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 ...
Authors Live
Author events
A programme of author and illustrator events brought directly to your classroom live on the web.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Big Welsh Read
Projects, programmes and workshops
Reading for Pleasure project for KS2 pupils 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
Britannica Magazine
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A monthly non-fiction magazine for young people aged 7-14.
£
KS2, KS3
Children's Book Week
Event
Run a Children's Book Week to promote reading for pleasure in your school.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
CLiPPA Shadowing Scheme
Book awards
A shadowing scheme designed to encourage primary schools to explore the work of poets shortlisted for the CLiPPA.
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 ...
Discovering Children's Books: Creative Campaigns
Projects, programmes and workshops
Termly creative projects to engage children with reading and writing from the Discovering Children's Books team at the British Library.
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
An annual award celebrating the best graphic novels and manga published for 9-18 year-olds.
£
KS2, KS3 ...
FCBG Children's Book Award
Book awards
The FCBG Children's Book Award is an annual award voted for entirely by children.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
First News
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Newspapers, magazines and comics, Online learning and apps
A weekly newspaper and associated literacy resources created for children between the ages of seven and fourteen.
£
KS2, KS3
Harry Potter Book Day
Event
An annual celebration of the magical world created in the best-selling Harry Potter series of books.
Free
KS2, KS3
International Literacy Day
Event
International Literacy Day takes place on the 8th of September every year. Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy for everyone.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Laugh Out Loud Book Awards
Book awards
An annual award to celebrate the best and funniest children's books in the UK and Ireland.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
Libraries Week
Event
Libraries Week is an opportunity to celebrate the central role that libraries play in our communities.
Free
KS1, KS2 ...
My Home Library Bookplates
Books, ebooks and audiobooks
A selection of free bookplates created by book illustrators to download and use in your books.
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 ...