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Featured Poem: Sir Gawain and the Green Knight
This week's Featured Poem is read by Jemma and features an extract taken from Sir Gawain and the Green Knight,…
The Storybarn Selects… From The Reader Bookshelf
As we continue to explore The Reader Bookshelf we've asked members of our Children & Young People Team to talk about their…
More events added to Gravity Festival Line-up
Thursday 29 September – Sunday 2 October 2022 A celebration of Britain's most exciting black writers marks the start of…
New research reveals the power of reading and wellbeing
As part of our mission to bring about a reading revolution, we’ve conducted new research into the mental health impact…
From the Bookshelf: Through Corridors of Light by John Andrew Denny
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
Poetry Party at Gravity – how to get involved!
How do we joyfully mark the end of Gravity festival 2022? With a poetry party of course! We’re inviting everyone…
August’s Stories and Poems
What does it mean to grow as a human being? A question that might not seem to have any easy…
Featured Poem: Climbing by Amy Lowell
Today’s Featured Poem is 'Climbing' by Amy Lowell read by The Reader's Publications Manager, Grace. This poem has been kindly…
Featured Poem: Summer Song by Edith Nesbit
Today's Featured Poem is 'Summer Song' by Edith Nesbit and is read by The Reader's Teaching and Learning Content Manager,…
The Storybarn Selects… From The Reader Bookshelf
As we continue to explore The Reader Bookshelf we've asked members of our Children & Young People Team to talk about their…
Featured Poem: The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W.B. Yeats
Today's Featured Poem is 'The Lake Isle of Innisfree' by W.B. Yeats and is read by one of The Reader's…
Handlebards 2022 Twelfth Night FAQ’s
How long is the event and what do I do if I’m late? The running time for this event is…
