For schools

Islington schools are a key pillar in supporting reading for enjoyment in the community. Here you can find free, hand-picked resources from all Get Islington Reading partners to support creating a strong reading for pleasure culture.

Reading audit

We recommend starting with the Reading Audit to gage your school's strengths and challenges in reading for pleasure practice, then selecting resources that will support your areas for improvement. Four key themes we have identified in this audit are:

CONNECT: Creating community of readers

SHARE: Encouraging book talk and recommendations

EMPOWER: Supporting readers' independent choice of book

CELEBRATE: Providing fun and creative opportunities that promote confidence and enjoyment

Primary schools audit
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Secondary schools audit
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Literacy resources

Teaching resources

Access all of our resources for early years, primary and secondary school.
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Author directory

An author visit is a fantastic way to spend your Get Islington Reading budget.
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Words for Life

Ages 0-12: search by age for fun family activities to help support your children’s literacy.
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Zone In

Age 13+: tips for young adults to boost reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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Virtual School Library

Free books, exclusive videos and recommended reads from top children's authors and illustrators
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Islington libraries

Find your nearest library and sign up for free today
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Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge platform is available all year round!
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Book of Hopes

Short stories, poems, essays and pictures from over 100 leading children's authors and illustrators
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Running a virtual book group

Tips for ensuring reading brings fun, solace and escapism while children are socially distancing
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Penguin Lit in Colour

Supporting inclusive reading in schools with resources for primary and secondary teachers
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Reading Road Map

A reading initiative aimed to nurture reading for pleasure and help to improve literacy from KS1 to KS3
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Story Explorers Podcast

Story explorers from different primary schools interview, chat with and challenge top children's authors
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Premier League Reading Stars

Inspire primary school children in everything from English to wellbeing and sport with free, curriculum-linked resources
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Chatter Books

Digital story time and rhyme packs for children aged 5-12
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Seed packet resource

Inspired by Sita Brahmachari's book 'Where the River Runs Gold'. Suitable for years 3-6 to support transition to secondary school
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Islington Stories

School resource packs developed by Islington Heritage Service
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