Literacy Hive

22/05/2026

✨ Looking to develop your knowledge of children's books? The latest edition of online magazine Books for Keeps is now out.

A fantastic FREE resource for teachers and librarians, the May edition includes:

📚 Expert book reviews for young readers of all ages.
✍️ Author interviews with giants of children's poetry Michael Rosen and Brian Moses.
📝 An overview of the ‘perfect storm’ of factors that have contributed to the current reading for pleasure crisis.

Grab a cup of tea over the half-term break and have a browse – there's always something to inspire 👉http://kntn.io/plgbkT

05/05/2026

: Summer Book Club

A simple project for new Y7s to build reading confidence & a sense of community:

📚One shared read
🗒️Free supporting resources
💰Discounted copies

Sign up here: https://bookclubsinschools.org/summer-book/

04/05/2026

'The inherently social nature of reading means it flourishes where we are supported and encouraged by others.’

Drawing on the latest research, OU Reading for Pleasure Lecturer Debbie Thomas explores the characteristics of healthy reading communities and their vital role in developing young people's will to read.

Find out more in our blog: http://kntn.io/aOqeoL

Debbie Thomas, Lecturer in Reading for Pleasure at the OU explores the social aspects of reading and the importance of building communities of readers.

01/05/2026

📚✨ Leavers’ Library Legacy

We all want to leave our mark — and leavers can do it in a way that makes a lasting contribution.

Invite students to donate a book to the school library and add a FREE “This book was donated by…” bookplate from Bookplates UK.

Create a leavers’ tradition that builds community and celebrates reading: https://literacyhive.org/bookplates-uk/

27/04/2026

Looking to build excitement around books and boost reading engagement on a limited budget? 📚✨

We’ve pulled together a handy roundup of FREE online author events for this half term. From immersive storytelling sessions to YA thrillers, there's something for everyone.
👉 https://literacyhive.org/free-author-events-for-summer-term/

24/04/2026

📚✨ Bring poetry to life in your classroom.

CLPE have created detailed lesson plans to to help teachers explore the 2026 shortlist. Choose from 5 outstanding collections for pupils aged 3-10+

See the shortlist + access links: http://kntn.io/ObNeYp

23/04/2026

The shortlist for the 2026 has been released!

Celebrating the year's outstanding debut novels, the award has a great track record of picking out future stars of the children's book world.

Find out more: https://literacyhive.org/branford-boase-award-2026-shortlist-announced/

19/03/2026

is our regular series highlighting expert-recommended CPD titles to support your literacy practice. In the latest edition, Dr Wayne Tennent shares four titles that encourage a critical approach when both choosing and reading texts in the primary classroom: https://literacyhive.org/the-teachers-bookshelf-cpd-titles-to-support-your-literacy-teaching-wayne-tennent/

05/03/2026

🥳🎉 Happy World Book Day! How will you be celebrating the joy of reading with your pupils?

Find free online author events and last-minute inspiration here: 👉 https://literacyhive.org/world-book-day/