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
The reading brain
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
When a Reading for Pleasure strategy has instant success!
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