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Children’s author, Sally Nicholls, visits the Storybarn
Acclaimed children’s writer, Sally Nicholls, visited the Storybarn yesterday to read from her new picture book The Nose, Toes and Tummy Book. …
Featured Poem: Sonnet 55 by William Shakespeare
This week's Featured Poem is Sonnet 55 by William Shakespeare. Sonnet 55 Not marble nor the gilded monuments Of princes…
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: An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow by Les Murray
This week, Frances has chosen to read 'An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow' by Les Murray An Absolutely Ordinary Rainbow The word…
Rayne Foundation Funding Supports Reading Heroes Expansion
The Reader has secured funding from the Rayne Foundation to support the expansion of Reading Heroes beyond Liverpool and Sefton. …
March’s Stories and Poems
March is a month that sees a lot of change taking place, the most obvious being the steady lengthening of…
Featured Poem: Second Estrangement by Aracelis Girmay
This week, Mary has chosen to read Second Estrangement by Aracelis Girmay. Second Estrangement Please raise your hand, whomever…
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: Bone China by Esther Morgan
This week's Featured Poem is read by Jan, who has chosen to read 'Bone China' by Esther Morgan. Bone China…
Claudette’s Reader Story – “If you’re looking for empathy and understanding, you’ll find it here”
Claudette is part of a Shared Reading group in Croydon. She talks to The Reader about her experiences, and how…
February’s Stories and Poems
We’re looking to the world around us this month, as the trees are getting ready to bud and we start…
Be Part of the Story – Volunteer with Us
Be Part of the Story – Volunteer with Us Can you help rebuild the Reading Revolution and make a difference…
