Book Clubs in Schools

Happy Halloween 🎃

Here's a creepy (crawly), funny pick for a middle-grade Halloween read 🕷️

DREAD WOOD BY Jennifer Killick Farshore Books is one of over 50 books on our book list. Explore the full list (if you dare): https://buff.ly/3KMIexE

Get ready to celebrate the inaugural Michael Rosen Day on 12 November, marking 50 years since Michael’s first published book. It’s going to be a riotous, joyful celebration of poetry, books and reading for pleasure 🎉

The free live-streamed event will be hosted by MC Grammar. Join in to hear Michael share his poetry and love of books, and ask him questions in the live Q&A session!

📅 Tuesday 12 November
⏰ 10am
💻 Register: https://bit.ly/4em03j3

Michael said: “I hope this day can be a day when we can celebrate any way in which we can put books into children’s hands!”

MC Grammar shared: “Michael’s words, poems and stories have ignited the imaginations of children all over the world, opening their hearts to the wonder and magic of reading. I am one of those kids, inspired with every word I write or rap, so to be given this role as ambassador is a true honour.”

As well as the event, there are resource packs for schools, nurseries, libraries and families, with fun, interactive activities for all ages. Find this information on Michael’s website: https://www.michaelrosen.co.uk/michaelrosenday/

Teachers, school librarians and book clubbers and leaders themselves tell us how book clubs boost young people's mental health.

Our book list also includes stories that raise awareness and encourage an understanding of mental health issues, such as A MONSTER CALLS by Patrick Ness and Siobhan Dowd.

The theme for Black History Month is Reclaiming Narratives, which is exactly what our charity's patron, Alex Wheatle, does.

KERB STAIN BOYS is on our booklist. Published by Barrington Stoke it's a fun, accessible read. Perfect for Dyslexia Awareness Week.

Discover our book list, there are over 50 books to choose from for our book clubs: buff.ly/3xNYIlq

This Dyslexia Awareness Week, we're celebrating Barrington Stoke 🎉

It's thought that 10% of the population is dyslexic and Barrington Stoke are a specialist publisher of dyslexia-friendly children's books.

We have many Barrington Stoke books on our list, including ECHOSTAR IS ALWAYS LISTENING by Melinda Salisbury. See our full book list: buff.ly/3xNYIlq

Follow the British Dyslexia Association to find out more about dyslexia.

The Writer in Residence for Wimbledon BookFest Samira Ahmed gave the most inspiring talks to local schools.

Thank you for organising the visits Wimbledon BookFest,, and what a way to kick off our 10th birthday celebrations. More about that coming soon...

The lovely and brilliant author Tom Palmer is running to raise funds for Cancer research - the link to sponsor him 👇so please do so if you can!

My knee is creaking its way to £1000 for Cancer Research UK . I am nearly there with 10 days to go to do 31 miles. Thank you to everyone who has sponsored me so far. A rest day tomorrow just in case I blow it right near the end. https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/toms-giving-page-7177?feed=b1b8e41c-f5b4-4e1c-a330-25d99212c466

See your favourite Walker authors at Cheltenham Literature Festival this October!

We've got a huge list of authors doing public events at next month. From picture books to YA there is something for everyone, so be sure to grab your tickets before they are gone! 🏃‍♀️💨

https://www.cheltenhamfestivals.org/whats-on/planner

The Diverse Book Awards 2024 YA shortlist is out 🎉

Huge congratulations to everyone who made the shortlist. Do buy and read these great books.

We’re delighted to sponsor this YA category for yet another year. Our director Alison Palmer is also a judge.

The winner will be announced on 10 October.

The Diverse Book Awards 2024 Shortlist - YA.
Sponsored by Book Clubs In Schools.
See the full shortlist www.thediversebookawards.co.uk
Congratulations to everyone! Do support these fantastic books and the winner will be annouced on October 10th.

To everyone going back to school today, we wish you the most fabulous year 😀

If you’re looking to boost reading for pleasure in your school, we can help.

All resources for peer-led book clubs for only £300 and you may receive free books: https://bookclubsinschools.org

Wow this is a brilliant book

The incredible Kids of Colour are giving away FREE copies of ‘If My Words Had Wings’ to young people of all races across Greater Manchester. To order your free copy fill out the link below: https://form.typeform.com/to/CMRKAbu1?typeform-source=linktr.ee

Please be aware that this book explorers themes of su***de and self harm.

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Football Reading Game with Tom Palmer at The Compton Centre Community Hub & Library Tickets are now available for Football Reading Game with Tom Palmer at The Compton Centre Community Hub & Library, on Tuesday 27th August 2024. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

We know many of the teachers who follow us are thinking ahead for September.

Thanks to funding, we can still offer all resources and training for the year for just £300. You may qualify for free books too!

Find out more on our website: https://lnkd.in/ef4eDrYX

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I'm at Imperial War Museum North Manchester/Salford on Tuesday next week, talking about how I write history stories, with particular reference to . It's free, drop in and very informal. Please come if you're in the area.
https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/family-activities-iwm-north
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This week, the wonderful Benefact Group have their 'Children & Young People Special Draw'.

Over five days, 10 charities could win £5,000 each.

We need your nomination to enable us to help even more schools and young people.

Please nominate us now - it takes just a few seconds:

Here's the link ➡️ https://bit.ly/45tkZ4H

The draw closes at midnight on 21 June.

We'd love it if you could help us spread the word too. Thank you for all your support 🙏

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Join former Children’s Laureate Lauren Child at Barnes Children's Literature Festival on Saturday 22nd June at 3.30pm as she introduces her latest book, Smile. Suitable for ages 7+ - get tickets while you can in the link !✨ https://bit.ly/4ceEuA2

Here is the latest Mostly Book Talk podcast episode https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-5-elle-mcnicoll-talking-about-her-new-book-keedie/id1736007526?i=1000655913197 where we chat to Elle McNicoll about her new book and writing for CBBC plus the books we have been reading!

‎Mostly Book Talk: Episode 5: Elle McNicoll talking about her new book Keedie on Apple Podcasts ‎Show Mostly Book Talk, Ep Episode 5: Elle McNicoll talking about her new book Keedie - 17 May 2024

Last year 10,000 children took part in our free Summer Book Club ☀️ 📖

Summer Book Club helps new year 7s with the transition from primary to secondary school. It’s a time that can often feel daunting and when children may stop reading for pleasure.

We’re providing free questions and activity packs, materials for teachers to use in lessons or assemblies, and a free live author Q&A in September for schools. Thank you to Walker Books for providing reduced-price books for schools, and the e-book is available for everyone for just 99p from 15 July to 18 August 2023.

This year's book, chosen by former Summer Book Clubbers, is the award-winning WONDERSCAPE by Jennifer Bell.

Watch Jen talking about why WONDERSCAPE is a great book to support pupils with the transition to year 7: https://buff.ly/4czniq8

You can also read our case study about QE II High School. Last year, students and teachers took part in Summer Book Club - and wholeheartedly embraced the concept. Find out how author Ross Montgomery got involved and how it helped boost reading for pleasure in the school: https://bit.ly/3IVfMZ2

Here's how you can join in this year: https://bit.ly/3IV3S19

Jennifer Bell introduces Wonderscape - the Summer Book Club Book 2024

Time to vote

The Malorie Blackman Impact Award closes tomorrow. Don't forget to vote for the game changers in publishing. Head over to www.thediversebookawards.co.uk to vote

We close TOMORROW!!!! So many fabulous books entered into the awards. Please remember as part of our five year anniversary there is no limit to the amount of diverse books entered per publisher. We close tomorrow at midnight. No late entries will be counted!

If you haven't read the new YA thriller It All Started With A Lie by Denise Brown you are missing out! Suspense, betrayal, lies and murder. Get your magnifying glass and flash light ready!

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Wishing everyone tons of bookish fun this 📖

We also want to thank fellow charity Give A Book! Without them, we couldn't give all the books we do to disadvantaged children 🙏

Here are book clubbers with their copies of ARMISTICE RUNNER by Tom Palmer

Please help us spread the words. RNIB have the World Book Day 2024 titles in audio and braille formats! Children in the UK with sight loss or a print disability can get a free accessible copy of the World Book Day (UK & Ireland) title of their choice.

http://rnib.in/WorldBookDay

[The attached image has a man and a young girl with glasses enjoying a braille book.]