Picture books offer an entry point into the world of literacy for babies – even before they are born – as well as throughout their early years of development. There is a solid evidence base that ...

This is a complete toolkit of resources and activity ideas to help you run a paired reading project in your school, library or education setting. It is split into two sections. The first for those ...

October is Black History Month(this link will open in a new window), and the perfect time for readers of all ages to delve into books about Black history. This book list includes a wide range of ...

From dystopian cli-fi dramas to enchanting magical adventures, these climate fiction books are perfect for informing young readers about climate change and the environment through inspiring and ...

Story sticks are a fun and creative way to generate ideas for creative writing, especially stories and descriptive writing. When presented with a blank page and asked to write a story, young people ...

Looking for children's graphic novel recommendations? Look no further! This list contains some of our favourite graphic novel and comic book reads, ideal for readers looking for new and exciting ...

Research by the Open University shows that teacher knowledge of contemporary children's books makes a big difference when it comes to instilling a love of reading in pupils. Our Book Discovery Guides, ...

Watch our online webinar, created with Dr Susie Nyman, on how to support dyslexic children through sensory stories and pick up lots of useful tips and tricks. This webinar covers: ...

Choosing a book to turn into a sensory story Deciding on the main storytelling objective Tips for choosing and using props Advice to help you find your storytelling style Recommended titles that are a ...

This list contains some fantastic new LGBTQ+ inclusive middle grade books (as well as a couple of older favourites). These novels, biographies and history guides all deal with LGBTQ+ themes and issues ...

This delightful short graphic novel follows Alice, a shy teenager trying to settle into a new town and school. Outed as a 'nerd' by other pupils, she soon gets roped into trying a game of Dungeons and ...

This list of books explores grief, bereavement and loss including the death of parents and loved ones. We’ve also included books where, even if the main focus isn’t loss itself, the protagonist has ...