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First, here’s why I support #LibrariesWeek Someone who doesn’t value free public libraries doesn’t value freedom. Freedom to think, broaden minds, enjoy the power of
My new book The Awesome Power of Sleep is out now.
Reading for pleasure is not a “nice-to-have” – it has vast benefits to individuals and society. I help teachers and librarians bring those benefits to all children by sharing the fascinating evidence and promoting readaxation. For links to research and other resources on this topic, please go to Extras. For my posts on the topic, see below. Do use the search box to find specific topics.
First, here’s why I support #LibrariesWeek Someone who doesn’t value free public libraries doesn’t value freedom. Freedom to think, broaden minds, enjoy the power of
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)
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
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
I had an incredible pleasure and privilege yesterday. I bought my first grandchild his first book – and read it over a cup of coffee
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
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
One of my favourite audiences is one that’s full of school librarians. Any librarians will do, tbh, but school ones are so in tune with
I’m often asked whether it’s best to take notes on paper or screens and in INSET days I’ve previously referred to a body of research
It’s simple and free: time to read. I don’t know if you’re going to receive any books for Christmas and you may not know either
I write all sorts of books, fiction and “non”-fiction. 101 so far and another in the pipeline. They’re all very different, for different readers and
This is something I feel passionately about. It’s also something I know about, as the science of reading is one of my “things”. In fact,
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