Aquila
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly educational magazine themed around a general-interest topic aimed at KS2 pupils.
£
KS2
Authorfy
Lesson plans and teaching aids
An ever-expanding bank of author videos and creative teaching resources to promote reading and writing for pleasure.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
Book Clubs in Schools
Book club
Resources and training to enable schools to run weekly, peer-led book clubs.
£££
KS2, KS3 ...
BookSlam
Competition
Annual competition to promote reading for pleasure in Welsh primary schools.
Free
KS2
Bookzilla Reading App
Online learning and apps
A free reading app designed to encourage pupils in upper primary and lower secondary schools to read for pleasure.
Free
KS2, KS3
CLiPPA Shadowing Scheme
Book awards
Explore the work of poets shortlisted for the CLiPPA with this shadowing scheme that runs through May and June.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
CLPE Teaching Resources
Lesson plans and teaching aids, CPD resource
A range of free resources created by CLPE to help schools teach literacy in the most effective way.
Free
KS1, KS2
Cocoa Magazines
Newspapers, magazines and comics
Bi-monthly magazines dedicated to reflecting the interests and culture of young Black boys and girls.
£
KS2
Developing Reading for Pleasure: Engaging Young Readers
CPD course
A free online course to help practitioners develop and promote a Reading for Pleasure culture in their schools.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
English Hubs
CPD resource, CPD course
A network of schools appointed to improve the teaching of early language acquisition, phonics and reading in England.
Free
KS1, KS2
Excelsior Award
Book awards
Take part in this annual award celebrating the best graphic novels and manga published for 9-18 year-olds. Shortlists are announced in December.
£
KS2, KS3 ...
FCBG Children's Book Award
Book awards
The FCBG Children's Book Award is an annual book award voted for entirely by children. Shortlists are announced in February.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
FCBG Conference
Conference or Trade Show
Hear best-selling authors and illustrators talk about their work at the FCBG annual conference from 5th-7th April 2024.
£
Adult
First News
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A weekly newspaper and associated literacy resources created for children between the ages of seven and fourteen.
£
KS2, KS3
Harry Potter Book Day
Event
Celebrate the magical world created in the best-selling Harry Potter series of books on 12th October 2023 .
Free
KS2, KS3
Information Book Award
Book awards
An annual award celebrating information books. The shortlist is announced in June.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
International Literacy Day
Event
International Literacy Day takes place on 8th of September every year.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Laugh Out Loud Book Awards
Book awards
An annual award for the funniest children's books voted for by young people. The shortlists are announced in June.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Libraries Week
Event
Celebrate the central role that libraries play in our communities this Libraries Week, 2nd to 8th October .
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
National Geographic Kids
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A general interest magazine with a focus on animals, the environment and nature.
£
KS1, KS2 ...
National Reading Champions Quiz
Competition
A competition for pupils aged 10-14 that celebrates readers' book knowledge. Register teams during December and January.
£
KS2, KS3
National Share-a-Story Month
Event
Celebrate the power of storytelling and story sharing through the month of May.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...