From ancient Greece to naming Mesopotamia, it's incredible to think that Greek influences on our daily lives include Democracy, The Olympics, running a Marathon and doctors taking the Hippocratic Oath. But reading The Odyssey is a love letter from history❤️

From ancient Greece to naming Mesopotamia, it's incredible to think that Greek influences on our daily lives include Democracy, The Olympics, running a Marathon and doctors taking the Hippocratic Oath. But reading The Odyssey is a love letter from history❤️

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World Book Night is taking place on the 23rd April and all The Reading Agency are asking, is that people participate in a #readinghour from 7pm. For this, we may need to draw on the power of a short story. The floor is now open for ideas 🤔

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📢 New FREE classroom resources on BoomReader—certificates, posters & more to boost reading love! 📚✨

👉 https://www.boomreader.co.uk/classroom-resources

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#BoomReader #ReadingCulture #PrimarySchools #YearOfReading

Who is excited to see the upcoming film adaptation of The Odyssey and is anyone going to use it as an excuse to read this fantastic story by Homer?

As we're celebrating the national #YearofReading, it's worth knowing that Penguin have released a stunning hardback edition of this Greek classic.

We Are Lifeguards Episode 1 - Lifeguards Saved My Life Listen to episode 1 of We Are Lifeguards, an RNLI Podcast celebrating 25 years of the lifeguard service

Out this week, is episode one of the new podcast 'We Are Lifeguards' from The Royal National Lifeboat Institution. Since 1824, the RNLI have been saving lives at sea but since 2001, they have operated a special lifeguard service at beaches across the United Kingdom.

#rnli #yearofreading #books #uk

🎉 School of the Month 🎉

A huge congratulations to **St Joseph's Catholic Primary School** for topping our *National Year of Reading Leaderboard*! 📚👏

Your dedication to reading is inspiring—what an incredible achievement. Keep up the fantastic work! 🌟

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While many people are familiar with 'Of Mice and Men' and 'Grapes of Wrath', have you ever read John Steinbeck's non-fiction books 'America and Americans' or 'Travels with Charley'? Fans can also check out https://steinbeck.org ❤️

While many people are familiar with 'Of Mice and Men' and 'Grapes of Wrath', have you ever read John Steinbeck's non-fiction books 'America and Americans' or 'Travels with Charley'? Fans can also check out steinbeck.org ❤️

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More #books ported over by #bicycle and Burley Travoy ti the new shop at @47 Redwood Drive Waddington.church... this time we topped up the #childrensbooks #card stand & #fictionbooks - also added some #yearofreading posters to the windows :)

Gateshead Central Library turns 100 years this year, serendipitously in the #YearofReading. Their centenary book list is full of true gems and such a great initiative to encourage more diverse reading, for all age groups. #ReadingChallenge @gatesheadcouncil.bsky.social

Doesn't get more spectacular than the aintrum at Liverpool Central Library, particularly when there's an event on. 📚✨ 📖💃🎤✨️
#LiverpoolArts #YearOfReading #LiverpoolCentralLibrary
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Saw this in the Trafford Centre branch of Waterstones and it reminded me, that Watership Down was one of the first books I read at primary school. Another classic was Toms Midnight Garden.

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What do people think about this statement from the National Literacy Trust? The National Literacy Trust also works in prisons and with young offenders across the UK, two area's where literacy levels are much lower than in the general population.

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As the world pays attention to the situation in Iran, across the border in Iraq, the www.iraqichildren.org are calling for additional support to help safeguard the rights of young people in their care.

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Books Forever - Wood Street Mission Books Forever Our official Books Forever Appeal is now live, and you can find our Appeal flyer here! Our Books Forever project helps transform the lives of local children through reading. Books change...

On Thursday, Wood Street Mission launched their Books Forever Appeal for 2026. Last year, Wood Street gave out 14,710 new books to young people across Manchester and Salford, while supporting 2,999 children through Book Roadshows in local schools.

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The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien book cover

Apricots at Midnight by Adèle Geras book cover

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett book cover

Today is #WorldBookDay and as it’s the #YearOfReading, I’ve been thinking about the books that first inspired my love of reading.

The Hobbit is the first book I read independently as a child.

Apricots at Midnight was a firm favourite, as was The Secret Garden.

What about you?

On Saturday, over 200 people from across Greater Manchester gathered at the Manchester Central Library, for an educational event on the Spanish Civil War, which organised by the International Brigade Memorial Trust.

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Books read this year: 7 #yearofreading The Institute #stephenking #thriller #fantasy #telepathy

Books read this year: 6 #yearofreading #Transformers #DefinitiveG1collection #volume27 #cyclonus
Autobots - Deceptions - Worlds Collide Part 2 - Dreamwave

I'm fully booked up for March 5th 2026! I will be visiting two local primary schools & nursery for an author event, reading my stories to children. If you would like a visit to your school please get in touch to find out more! #yearofreading #worldbookday ❤️ 📚

Can children (and staff!) find books in your library? Is your library ready for the Year of Reading? If your library needs a reset then please get in touch. To find out more about our services visit www.narnialibraries.co.uk/libraryservi...
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📚 Taskmaster Book Club is out now and available worldwide!

A one-off Taskmaster Club episode celebrating books & reading through fun, creative tasks.

👉 taskmastereducation.com/buy-resources

#ILoveToReadMonth #WorldBookDay #ReadAcrossAmerica #YearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure

Ninety years ago, the world was a different and equally challenging place. And this is illustrated in the book 'Unlikely Warriors' by Richard Baxell, which gives focus on the roles of British volunteers in Spain between the years of 1936-1939.

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On Thursday 5th March, people of all age groups are going to celebrate World Book Day. At Wood Street Mission, one thing we will be celebrating, is that 2,999 children across Manchester and Salford took part in book roadshows in schools across both cities.

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The best books about the Spanish Civil War Our round-up of the best books on the Spanish Civil War, both fiction and non-fiction, to mark the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the conflict.

Despite ending almost ninety years ago, the 1936-1939 Spanish Civil War has left its mark on literary culture and global politics. From George Orwell to Ernest Hemingway, discover Pan Macmillan's top books about the Spanish Civil War.

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#EnglishCreates: Futures

Next up, we'll be sharing some reflections on the value of reading as a practice - watch this space!

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Representing in Dulwich at the weekend. Big thanks to everybody who came to see me. #NationalYearOfReading #YearOfReading #TheLastWolf #LastWolf #kidlit
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Representing in Dulwich at the weekend. Big thanks to everybody who came to see me. #NationalYearOfReading #YearOfReading #TheLastWolf #LastWolf #kidlit

📚 Taskmaster Book Club is out now and available worldwide!

A one-off Taskmaster Club episode celebrating books & reading through fun, creative tasks.

👉 taskmastereducation.com/buy-resources

#ILoveToReadMonth #WorldBookDay #ReadAcrossAmerica #YearOfReading #GoAllIn #ReadingForPleasure

Salford Answered Spain’s Call The global movement to defend the Spanish Republic from fascism included scores of Salford people who volunteered in the International Brigades, raised funds and cared for refugees — a legacy that cam...

It's incredible that 30 men and women from Salford, were identified for their roles in the 1936-1939 Spanish Civil War. What will fascinate people is the diversity of the working class people involved and their lives before, during and after the conflict.

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Our new World War 2 book corner is here in Year 6! #stnicsstars⭐ #yearofreading