Dear Susan,
We hope that you had a restful break and are having a happy and healthy start to 2019.
This month we have 13 amazing opportunities for the children, young people and families you work with. If you run children's or young people's reading groups, there are numerous, exciting books (in sets of 10) for you to pitch for. There are also six publisher provided POS and activity packs to help you run fun and creative events. Please read through all of the information about the offers to see if you would like to get involved.
The next newsletter will be sent on 7 February and will include more free resources and books for children and young people.
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We hope you have a relaxing weekend,
Children's team
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Chatterbooks Read and Review opportunities are a chance for you to receive 10 copies of a brilliant, new children's book. All your group has to do is create a display in your library (usually) and write their own reviews (always). The books are then yours to keep! We have four fabulous books available, all with engaging stories that are great for discussions. Click on each title below to find out more information.
- A Pinch of Magic is the exciting new magical adventure from award-winning author of The Thirteen Treasures, Michelle Harrison. Find out more here.
- To Night Owl from Dogfish is a heartwarming book about two very different 12-year-old girls who have nothing in common except that their dads are dating each other. Find out more here.
- What a Waste is a book about rubbish, recycling and protecting our planet. It’s by Jess French, the presenter for Minibeast Adventure with Jess and will be a topical discussion starter. Find out more here.
- Wizard vs. Lizard is the funny first book in a brand new, illustrated fiction series by Simon Philip and Sheena Dempsey. It's about Fred who is absolutely, completely, embarrassingly terrible at magic. Find out more here.
Please note that you may be successful for every Read and Review opportunity that you apply for. Therefore only apply for more than one offer if you have a sufficient number of groups to read the books by the specified dates.
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Free publisher provided packs
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A special pack just for you
Walker Books want ALL public libraries to join in with the celebration of the 30th Anniversary of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, the classic chant-aloud by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury.
To help your library celebrate in style next April, they are giving you everything you need to host your very own Bear Hunt and storytime. This includes a free copy of the book.
Find out more here and please do share this opportunity with your colleagues.
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The Closest Thing to a fantastic opportunity
OUP Children's are providing stunning display materials and a pack filled with activities to launch of The Closest Thing to Flying by award-winning author Gill Lewis (publishing in February).
Set against a backdrop of issues including the plight of refugees in the UK, the origins of the RSPB, and women’s suffrage, this is an uplifting story of fighting for what you believe in.
Find out more here.
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Join in with celebrating Faber's 90th
2019 marks Faber and Faber’s ninetieth anniversary as publishers of distinctive literature, shaping as well as reflecting our times through books and ideas.
To celebrate, Faber have created a pack to help public libraries host their own ‘Faber Ninetieth’ celebration.
Find out more here.
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Max Einstein - Here for some Science fun!
Max Einstein: The Genius Experiment by James Patterson, is an adventure series with a scientific twist. Young Arrow have 10 event kits to giveaway - just in time for British Science Week - to help spread Max's love of Science.
The event kits include: experiment tutorials and supplies to make a lava lamp and magic mud along, reading activities, a copy of the book and POS.
Find out more here.
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A big amount of fun to be had with Bicki-Books
Emma Press are publishing the Bicki-Books series, a collectible series of six new illustrated classics by Latvian authors, translated into English for the first time. Young readers will love these modern nursery rhymes and unique illustrations featured in each pocket-sized book, and are sure to find a favourite story (or two!). Families will enjoy the craft, writing and reading activities included in the packs.
Find out more here.
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A Storytime activity pack filled with Hugs and Kisses
‘I want a hug, said Big Blue Whale.
“I’ll hug you,” said a kind clownfish.
The clownfish stretched out her fancy fins as far as she could but ... she was just too tiny to hug Big Blue Whale.’
Hugs and Kisses is the gentle and funny tale of two creatures as they journey across the ocean to find their perfect match. It will make a great book to share at Storytime with fun activities for the family to enjoy.
Find out more here.
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Opportunities for Reading Hack (young people)
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We have fantastic free opportunities for Reading Hack groups (aged 12+) to read thought-provoking books and then actively get involved in feeding back their opinions to publishers.
- Hachette Children’s Group has an incredible opportunity for 10 Reading Hack groups to read Colour Me In, the second YA novel by esteemed author Lydia Ruffles. Find out more here.
- Stripes has an exciting anthology of brand new stories and poetry by YA authors and illustrators exploring the theme of pride that they want 10 Reading Hack groups to read. PROUD is a rainbow-riotous celebration of LGBTQ+ talent. Find out more here.
- On the 8 January, We Are Displaced, the eye-opening and inspiring new book from Nobel Peace Prize winner and bestselling author Malala Yousafzai, published worldwide. Orion Publishing Group have a fantastic opportunity for 10 Reading Hack groups to receive copies of the book and discuss the lives of refugee girls. Find out more here.
Please note that you may be successful for every Read and Review opportunity that you apply for. Therefore only apply for more than one offer if you have a sufficient number of groups to read the books by the specified dates.
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January booklist - Epic Tales
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Every month we create a Chatterbooks pack based on a selection of books from our monthly booklist.
Our Epic Tales Chatterbooks pack is filled with discussion questions and fun activities to inspire your group with mythical stories and legendary books.
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Order your Chatterbooks materials for 2019
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Chatterbooks, the national network of children’s reading groups, is a fun and easy way to encourage reading for pleasure. The groups are run by people in schools and libraries who are passionate about reading.
The shop offers 2019/20 materials at last year's prices, so place your order now to take advantage of this great offer.
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We would love to hear from you
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If you have any queries about Chatterbooks or ordering materials please email [log in to unmask] or call:
Jenny Warner (general enquiries) Tel 0207 324 2544
The Reading Agency www.readingagency.org.uk
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