Explore how to make reading an adventure, linking the curriculum and information books, to help engage reluctant readers and develop a love of reading and learning.
The BIG list of Black and Asian authors
A comprehensive list of popular fiction titles with synopsis written by Black and Asian authors from picture books to YA fiction
Two Girls, Two Diaries, Two Wars
Two girls who lived through two frightening wars, 80 years apart. Both wrote diaries describing their experiences. Both entries start with a birthday. One ends tragically, the other with sanctuary.
Something wicked this way comes: genuinely scary reads for KS2 horror fans
Appropriate horror fiction and non-fiction for KS2 readers is often requested but tricky to identify. Here West Sussex Schools Library Service recommend scary reads for the more discerning KS2 horror fan in a bid to inspire more reading for pleasure.
Heroes without a cape and mask
Exploring real-life heroes is a great way of combining the children’s interest in superheroes to spark their curiosity about ordinary people.
Alternative Fairy Tales
Alternative versions of fairy tales can help children understand how the stories came to be told, how they are passed down through generations and how they change over time.