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December’s Monthly Stories and Poems
The end of the calendar year is often a busy time, but also a time where we reflect on what…
The Storybarn Selects… From The Reader Bookshelf
We're continuing to delve into the Children and Young People's Reader Bookshelf with a review of Anthony McGowan's series Brock (2013),…
Give a vulnerable child the joy and lifelong benefits of reading this Christmas
This Christmas, we're calling for donations to help us reach a £10,000 festive fundraising target. Funds raised will support the…
Featured Poem: To Autumn
For November's Featured Poem, Julie is reading 'To Autumn' by John Clare To Autumn by John Clare Come, pensive…
Keith’s Reader Story – “The readings invigorated me”
Keith, a 60 year old patient at Warrington Hospital, found his life turned on its head after suffering a stroke…
November’s Monthly Stories and Poems
This month marks the halfway point in this year’s Reader Bookshelf, with the theme of ‘Weathering the Storm’. It gives us…
Could you read with a looked-after child?
“Thank you for helping me read better and for making reading fun and not stupid boring.” Reading Hero, aged 6.…
The Storybarn Selects… From The Reader Bookshelf
We're continuing to delve into the Children and Young People's Reader Bookshelf with a review of Chris Riddell's anthology Poems to…
Featured Poem: To Time by Mary Tighe
For October's Featured Poem, Lisa has chosen to read 'To Time' by Mary Tighe To Time by Mary Tighe…
Christmas at Calderstones
The Reader is inviting visitors young and old to gather at its home in Calderstones Park this Christmas as it…
October’s Monthly Stories and Poems
Our Monthly Stories and Poems for October have been chosen to mark Black History Month in the UK, and also…
Cynthia’s Reader Story – ‘It’s given me a new stride in my step’
Volunteer Cynthia leads a Shared Reading group in Kingston Library which is part of an innovative Arts Council England funded…
