November 2018 Book Clubs in Schools extends its reach to primary and secondary school children living in North London Aligning with our mission to inspire reading for pleasure in students across the UK, regardless of their circumstances, we are delighted to announce that Book Clubs in Schools...
Would you want to live forever? What would you do with all that time if you did? I mean, it’s not just doubling your life. Living forever means… well… forever. It means no deadlines to anything. It means if you don’t study for your exams...
August is #HappinessHappensMonth, an entire month dedicated to doing what makes you happy. We’ve reconnected with friends, visited family, rode a bike, practised yoga, planned a holiday, written in our journals, updated our vision board, volunteered and finally got to reading those unread books on our...
We have a monthly slot on the Give a Book website, our pride and joy, where we invite a special guest to recommend a book that has particularly meant something to them—the book that first got them reading or that they love to give, the...
Book Clubs in Schools (BCiS) is a not-for-profit organisation which delivers a unique cross-age peer-led book club programme in a growing network of secondary schools. The book clubs develop students’ love of reading, analytical skills and improve their self-confidence through open discussion. They acquire leadership and...
It's time to be honest with children Three years ago my world was turned upside down by the arrival of our little boy, Rafael. I was propelled headlong into the world of parenting, with all of its joys and challenges. And I re-entered the world of...
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,...
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...
Book Clubs in Schools 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...