There have been reading groups–opportunities for shared reading—forever, well, at least since Chaucer’s and Boccaccio’s time. The Canterbury Tales and the Decameron both tell a multitude of stories with new stories emerging from reactions to them– characters squabble, boast, agree, disagree, compete, succumb. It’s not so different to life in
My name is Yinka, I am a Book Club Leader at Walworth Academy. This has been a memorable experience that many of my peers and I have enjoyed. Book Clubs in Schools gives us the opportunity to connect with younger students of our academy whilst
Book Clubs in Schools – Regional Manager, Southeast and Southwest London (two positions)
Book Clubs in Schools (BCiS) is a not-for-profit organisation offering a unique cross-age peer mentoring programme. We work in secondary schools inspiring a lifelong love of reading, narrowing the social gap, building character, and
You love reading, we love reading, so fellow book clubbers we need your help.
Book Clubs in Schools is a not-for-profit organisation offering a unique cross-age peer mentoring programme. We work in secondary schools in disadvantaged areas inspiring a lifelong love of reading, narrowing the social gap,
Critically acclaimed author Lindsey Barraclough weighs in on favourite books and gives top advice for aspiring writers.
What was your favourite book at 12?
At twelve, many moons ago, I was – amazingly when I think about it – still clinging on to Enid Blyton. In the
Reading in school is an excellent programme that gives young adults the opportunity to help educate children of a younger age and develop their reading and communication skills.
As sixth formers we have engaged in the role of a book club leader for almost two full school terms
Each month our fabulous partner Give A Book* ask an author to share their favourite book.
This month’s feature, chosen by poet Emily Berry, is the wonderfully named From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs Basil E. Frankweiler by E.L. Konigsburg, a childhood favourite.
If you would like
My favourite bookshop is the rambling Barter Books in Alnwick, Northumbria. It’s the old station so along with the glamour of journeys from a bygone era, think the Railway Children, Agatha Christie, Brief Encounter; the musty, fusty smell of books combining with coffee and cake. There
A family – a community – book clubs engage different groups of friends, who have a shared passion for reading, to come together and talk about the book they have been reading. I love the fact that everyone values each other’s opinions without judgement because there will always be
We’re in three different time zones this summer holiday: Ali in GMT, Beth in MDT and Jennifer in EST. We’ve explored #ourLDNsummer, the Bozeman #SweetpeaFestival and #Canada150. While we enjoy the excitement we always make time to unwind with a good book.
Part of the fun in travelling is buying books around the world. From the
