Resources

23 June 2022

Summer Reading Challenge x StoryTrails additional apps and ideas

Additional apps and ideas for StoryTrails x Summer Reading Challenge activities

23 June 2022

Summer Reading Challenge x StoryTrails

StoryTrails is a unique, immersive storytelling experience. It aims to allow local people to experience their town in a completely new way through immersive technology, including augmented and virtual reality. People will be able to use this new technology to...

23 June 2022

StoryTrails comms and activity toolkit (libraries nationwide)

The Reading Agency has put together a ‘Summer of Stories’ comms toolkit and activity pack that includes exciting opportunities and training from the project’s partners so that all libraries can benefit from StoryTrails in 2022. Even if you cannot make...

23 June 2022

StoryTrails comms and activity toolkit (15 libraries)

The Reading Agency has put together a ‘Summer of Stories’ comms toolkit and activity pack that includes exciting opportunities and training from the project’s partners so that all libraries can benefit from StoryTrails in 2022. Even if you cannot make...

23 June 2022

StoryTrails comms and activity toolkit (nationwide Wales)

The Reading Agency has put together a ‘Summer of Stories’ comms toolkit and activity pack that includes exciting opportunities and training from the project’s partners so that all libraries can benefit from StoryTrails in 2022. Even if you cannot make...

23 June 2022

StoryTrails comms and activity toolkit (Swansea and Newport)

The Reading Agency has put together a ‘Summer of Stories’ comms toolkit and activity pack that includes exciting opportunities and training from the project’s partners so that all libraries can benefit from StoryTrails in 2022. Even if you cannot make...

23 June 2022

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WELSH Communications Toolkit for Library Partners, Summer Reading Challenge 2022

This folder contains a toolkit with assets, suggested Welsh-language social media posts and newsletter copy to help libraries in Wales promote the Summer Reading Challenge. The folder also contains the Gadgeteers character guide, core pack guide, ‘How to take part’ information,...

26 May 2022

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Communications Toolkit for Library Partners, Summer Reading Challenge 2022

This folder contains a toolkit with assets, suggested social media posts and newsletter copy to help libraries promote the Summer Reading Challenge. The folder also contains the Gadgeteers character guide, core pack guide, ‘How to take part’ information, a press...

26 May 2022

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Library Training Presentation for Summer Reading Challenge 2022

Download this training presentation to help with library staff training ahead of the launch of this year’s Summer Reading Challenge: Gadgeteers! Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries should...

26 May 2022

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Gadgeteers Core Pack Guide

This helpful guide contains detailed information about how to use this year’s core pack and transformation stickers. Please note: this is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2022. Libraries should contact their local Summer...

17 March 2022

Quick Reads 2022 toolkit for libraries and bookshops

Please use this toolkit for ideas on how to use and promote Quick Reads. Share this toolkit with colleagues and do get in touch to tell us how you’ve used the books!

01 February 2022

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Reading Befriender Training 1 PDF (Welsh)

Reading Befriender PDF of training video 1 in Welsh: What is Reading Friends?

01 February 2022

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Reading Befriender Training 3 PDF (Welsh)

Reading Befriender PDF of training video 3 in Welsh: help everyone get involved

01 February 2022

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Reading Befriender Training 4 PDF (Welsh)

Reading Befriender PDF of training video 4 in Welsh: What happens next

01 February 2022

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Reading Befriender Training 5 PDF (Welsh)

Reading Befriender PDF of training video 1 in Welsh: Distance Befriending Good Practice

21 January 2022

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Reading Friends project starter checklist

A handy checklist of things you’ll need to consider when setting up a new Reading Friends project.

01 January 2022

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Reading Friends project plan

Keep your Reading Friends project on track day-to-day with this editable plan for your key milestones. Please use Adobe Acrobat Reader to edit.

21 December 2021

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Coordinator Training 1: What is Reading Friends? (Welsh)

Coordinator Training Powerpoint Presentation of video 1 – What is Reading Friends?

21 December 2021

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Coordinator Training 2: A Reading Friends Session (Welsh)

Coordinator Training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 2 – A Reading Friends Session.

21 December 2021

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Coordinator Training 3: Models and Learnings (Welsh)

Coordinator Training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 3 – Models and Learnings.

20 December 2021

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Coordinator Training 4: Benefits and Resources (Welsh)

Coordinator Training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 4 – Benefits and Resources.

19 December 2021

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Coordinator Training 5: Impact and Evaluation (Welsh)

Coordinator training: Powerpoint Presentation of video 5 – Impact and Evaluation.

10 October 2021

Reading Friends Project Toolkit for England

Click here for the Toolkit It contains practical information about how to get going, what is involved in local delivery, and how to maintain a safe and effective project. Use your Reading Agency Passport Account to access through the link...

24 May 2021

School Assembly PPT presentation - Reading Well for children Wales CYM

A Welsh language adaptable PowerPoint presentation on Reading Well for children/Darllen yn Well i blant for library staff/teachers to deliver in school assemblies.