I often ask this question when I go into schools to talk about the point of reading for pleasure. Recently, the Learning Resource Manager (librarian)
The reading brain
Resources for today’s panel event at Stepping Into Stories
Those of you coming to this panel event on teenage reading at 7.30pm today might like some quick links to some of the resources on
How to Encourage Reading for Pleasure in a School
Today I’m doing a short INSET session for King’s School, Worcester. The problem is in the word “short”. What this means is that I’ll pack
Children who have no books – let’s put this right
I had an incredible pleasure and privilege yesterday. I bought my first grandchild his first book – and read it over a cup of coffee
Reading for Pleasure and the summer holidays – a pledge
Today I’m giving the prize-giving speech at Derwent Lodge school in Kent. Before it, I’m doing a double-length workshop for Years 5 and 6, all
Summer holiday reading for pleasure pledge
Do you give yourself permission, space and time to read for pleasure? Let me help. I recently created a double-sided postcard for a school I’m visiting