
Readaxation lunches – a Perthect Idea!
Sorry but if I’m going to write about Perth High School and their regular “readaxation lunches” I have to call it perthect! After all, I
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.
Sorry but if I’m going to write about Perth High School and their regular “readaxation lunches” I have to call it perthect! After all, I
A couple of years ago a friend sent me a scan of a newspaper interview in which Lynda la Plante was talking about books that
After a recent talk to staff at Tonbridge School about the reading brain and why and how to promote reading for pleasure in a school,
Today I’m doing an INSET session at Tonbridge School on the power of reading for pleasure. (Actually AT, after real trains and everything! And lunch!)
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
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