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April’s Stories and Poems
Spring is the season of looking out for and finding the new, and it’s this theme of newness that runs…
March Stories and Poems
International Women’s Day is taking place on Tuesday 8 March, this year with the theme #BreakTheBias. We’re marking this global…
An Afternoon with Simon Armitage
Last month we were lucky enough to host over 100 guests online for an afternoon of Shared Reading followed by…
February’s Stories and Poem
February may be the shortest month but there’s plenty in our latest selection of Stories and Poems to keep you…
The Storybarn selects… from The Reader Bookshelf
As part of our ongoing work exploring texts from The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked members of our Children & Young People…
January’s Stories and Poems
January’s set of Stories and Poems offer a little bit of something for a range of different needs and feelings.…
Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who writes, creates, experiments and thinks differently
Trying to find a gift for someone who writes, creates, experiments and thinks differently? Look no further! We've hand-picked a…
Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who teaches, encourages, and tries to lead the way
Christmas is just 12 days away! Need some inspiration when it comes to gift giving? We've put our heads together…
Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who stands by when things get tough
Looking for something extra special? We've chosen a selection of books especially for someone who cares, and stands close by…
Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who’s always rushing about
More recommended reads in our Christmas round up! Here, we've picked a selection of books that might make the perfect…
Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who finds respite in nature
Christmas is just around the corner! And what better present to give - and receive - than a beloved book?…
From The Reader Bookshelf… Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…