Our regular blog on What to Read Now takes on even greater significance in this period of lockdown. Reading is a pastime that is easy to turn to when we’re ensconced indoors, it’s solitary (though if you’d like to discuss books, we also have our...
It's less than a week to go for #WorldBookDay and the theme #ReadingIsPower is on-point. Their manifesto looks at how reading offers growth, choice, power and knowledge while championing diversity, and their graphics and videos are really slick! As part of the project, they asked...
We received a Bookshop-Spree grant from The Siobhan Dowd Trust which gave our Book Club Leaders a fantastic opportunity to choose a book for themselves and one for their school library during a trip to their local bookshop. This grant allowed Book Clubs in Schools to...
Book Clubs in Schools promotes character education through peer-led Primary School and Secondary School book clubs. Our work impacts on the children involved by helping them to build character skills such as emotional intelligence, empathy, resilience, perseverance and confidence too. We do this by very...
Tell us about The Alligator's Mouth. The Alligator's Mouth is a specialist children's independent bookshop located up a picturesque alleyway off Richmond high street. We pride ourselves on being at the heart of the local community, and our mission is to reach all readers: the confident,...
When did you first know you were a writer? I suppose the short, easy answer would be to say that it was when I signed the contract for my first book. Or when I actually saw the book, in a bookshop for the very first time. ...
With National Storytelling Week upon us, we here are getting rather excited! As JK Rowling said ‘There’s always room for a story that can transport people to another place.’ Then let’s get good and ready for some imagination travels: be it magic carpets; upon the backs...
Here at Book Clubs in Schools we believe that every student should lead a happy life, acknowledging that a healthy state of mind is key to this has never been more important. There are a variety of activities that can help us to feel good...
When did you first know you were a writer? I know when I first fell in love with writing (thanks to a wonderful teacher at primary school, Mrs Koumi, I've loved writing ever since I was about seven/eight). But I don't think I've ever had an...
School reading in the UK has risen in the world rankings going from 22nd place to 14th* - so let’s keep going! Reading is proven to increase your vocabulary and conversation skills, it can teach us new perspectives and address real-life problems in fantasy worlds. Add...