Our new #SocialReadingSpaces Toolkit is now available to download! The toolkit will enable you to use the evidence from the Social Reading Spaces study to run similar book groups in your school. Find out more and get your copy: buff.ly/JMU7MoI #uksla #readingforpleasure #BookSky #EduSkyUK #bookclub

Have you read the #SocialReadingSpaces research report? The study showed the positive impact of relaxed access to #books. Join our #webinar on 25th Sept to hear about our brand-new toolkit, created based on the project. Limited places are still available: bit.ly/4p8jSkm #BookSky #EduSky #Webinar

Fantastic to hear from three of the librarians who took part in the #SocialReadingSpaces study, sharing their experiences of running relaxed book clubs in school: what worked, what didn't, and the importance of biscuits! 🍪 #booktalk #SLAConference #schoollibrarians #libraries #booksky

All the schools that took part in the #SocialReadingSpaces study reported 'breakthrough' moments. 60% of the students said that the book clubs had made them more interested in #books and reading. Choice, agency, lack of judgement and group cohesion / relationship building were key elements.

The target group for #SocialReadingSpaces was disengaged Year 8 students who could read, but chose not to. The trial posed the question: if you give teens what they want and need *through* reading, can you change their ideas *about* reading? #SLAConference #readingforpleasure #eduskyuk #booksky

The book clubs created in schools as a part of the study combined a supportive environment, autonomy and agency, a relaxed approach - taking the pressure off reading, and an opportunity for social interaction and fun. #readingforpleasure #booktalk #SocialReadingSpaces