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Homeschooling dyslexics?
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Publisher Barrington Stoke has created a free downloadable resource for parents and carers supporting dyslexic readers during lockdown, with articles, advice and activities.
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VE day author resources
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Friday 8th May is the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the day the Second World War ended in Europe. Author Tom Palmer has created resources that can be used to mark the day, including VE Day blackout poetry, character paperchains and a comprehension sheet that features Churchill's famous VE Day speech.
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Walker Books provides SLA memberships
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Publisher Walker Books is to fund 40 SLA (School Library Association) memberships as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.
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SLA national conference goes digital
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
The School Library Association has announced that its annual weekend conference 'Digital Education: Reading and Learning Opportunities' will be delivered online, due to the current restrictions.
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Branford Boase shortlist highlights rising stars
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The shortlist for the 2020 Branford Boase Award has been announced, highlighting talented debut novelists for children aged 7+, and their editors.
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Darren Shan on his new series
Thursday, April 30, 2020
We asked Darren Shan to tell us how his new series, Archibald Lox, developed. The three Archibold Lox titles are available as ebooks, and Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds as a FREE download. Also look out for Archibald Lox and the Empress of Suanpan and Archibald Lox and the Vote of Al...
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Louise Rennison National Funny Award
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
A writing and performing arts award has been launched to help showcase young comedic talent. The Louise Rennison National Funny Award is inspired by the legacy of late author and comedian Louise Rennison, creator of the iconic Confessions of Georgia Nicolson series.
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Free books for schools from @ReadingZone
Monday, April 27, 2020
Each week during lockdown, ReadingZone will send a bundle of ten books to a school to share with your children or students. Let us know via Twitter, or Comment below, why you'd like a set of free books for your school.
