Happy #LibrariesWeek #ExpressYourShelf #LittleWhiteHorse
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
The reading brain
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.
Why do you read?
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)
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
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
‘Attention, Students: Put Your Laptops Away!’
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
A Christmas gift for you
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
National Non-Fiction November and the School Library Association Awards
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
Empathy from stories: true AND made-up #EmpathyDay
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,