Save the date!!! 🍫🍰 13.11.25 We’re throwing a HUGE poetry party on Thursday 13 November to celebrate Michael Rosen, one of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors and poets – and everyone’s invited! Join Michael’s poetry party LIVE in partnership with @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

Book Club Read for Good x @dkbooks.bsky.social We have 10 bundles of books to give away!! @jencalonita.bsky.social @jenniepoh.bsky.social #KesGray forms.gle/6wDeJqwz5oVf...

We have 20 copies of Minna's Masks by @louisegooding.bsky.social to give away! Published by DK Through Minna’s story, readers will learn about masking, which people use to help them fit in or adjust to situations where they may otherwise feel insecure. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

If you loved watching England's women win the Euros, why not lose yourself in a book about #football ? @faberchildrens.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social More reading inspo here 👇 readforgood.org/reading-jour...

Fab end to the school term at Gloucester Royal Hospital Sch with author & illustrator Chloe Savage. A great morning of drawing, imagining & exploring magnificant creatures of the deep when talking about Chloe's book 'The Search for Carmella'.🐠🦀🐙 @chloe.the.savage @walkerbooksuk @walkerpicturebooks

Lovely book post from @scholasticuk.bsky.social today!

Looking for some reading suggestions for the summer holidays? Why not check out our Books We Love page. With recommendations from our team of teachers, publishers, librarians and our teen ambassador there is something for everyone! readforgood.org/book-recomme...

Thank you @readforgood.bsky.social for the insightful review of RUNNING MY OWN RACE. Check it out on their website. readforgood.org/book_reviews... @nosycrow.bsky.social #runningmyownrace #summerreading #middlegrade

Save the date - 13 November is Michael Rosen Day! Walker are throwing a huge poetry party with Read for Good. This is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate poetry & reading with one of the UK’s most beloved poets & authors. @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

As The National Reading For Pleasure Charity, we were delighted to hear of @departmentforedu.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading. At Read for Good, since our first Readathon over 40 years ago, it’s been our daily mission to help unlock the life-changing power of reading

#SevenDeadlyThorns out October 2025 @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social we loved the paint it yourself book cover!

It's our Summer Party this week - celebrating 40 years of Readathon!! A FREE online event with Nick Sharratt, @neillcameron.bsky.social, @afsteadman.bsky.social & @mattbothwell.com @dkbooks.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

Photoshoot in action at Bristol Royal Hosptial for Children. We were welcomed by the fab play team & comms team, as well as nurses, doctors & the fantastic children we met who took part. Wonderful photos were captured - can't wait to share them! @twist_eventsltd @Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Thank to everyone who joined our fabulous live event with David Walliams & HarperCollins Children's Books Over 50,000 children signed up which fills the 02 Arena in London 2 1/2 times (for footy fans, filled St James' Park)!! 🤩We hope it inspired you to get reading & to create your own stories 🧡

SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue shows how teamwork, creativity and working together can overcome challenges, all while inspiring a love of STEM. Read more about inspiring a love of reading through STEM in our blog: readforgood.org/stem/ **Book giveaway coming!** @questfriendz.bsky.social

The Phoenix & Read for Good FREE comic giveaway!! Today is your FINAL day to grab a copy of The Phoenix! Fill out the form and keep an eye on your letterbox... docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Our Young Ambassador, Leah, LOVED The Whycherleys by @annalieseavery.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social Review on our Books We Love page: readforgood.org/book_reviews...

Tales of Scary Beasts from @bsmallpublishing.bsky.social Packed with allegedly real life scary beasts...

A huge 'thank you' to @readforgood.bsky.social for this wonderful delivery of books to our school room in Exeter - they are already being enjoyed on Bramble Ward!

Read for Good and The Phoenix comic are offering 1,000 FREE comics to celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2025. Complete this form for yours! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Recent research shows that children who enjoy reading comics and graphic novels are far more likely to be engaged readers overall.

Do you work with children and young people in a medical setting? We have limited funding available for our amazing Brilliant Box of Books specifically for medical settings. Apply via our website: readforgood.org/brilliantbox... *Only fully completed applications will be considered.

"Susan hated Literature. She'd much prefer to read a good book.” Discworld is going to be launched as a Graphic Novel series. This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. What a fortnight for fans of for reading for pleasure! Happy birthday, Terry Pratchett. www.thebookseller.com/rights/terry...

The ballot for the TCS London Marathon 2026 is open! But why not apply for a charity place with Read for Good? (with better odds!) Maybe this is your moment to achieve something incredible! readforgood.org/london-marat...

Our Book Club email has just hit your inboxes with some incredible titles for your schools to read & review. Haven't received it? Sign up for updates today so you don't miss out & follow us across our socials as Book Club is moving to socials only from May!!

David Walliams is taking The World’s Worst Superheroes on tour! We've teamed up with @harpercollins.bsky.social to broadcast a FREE live schools' event at 10am on 22 May. It's gonna be super, duper, and importantly, wuper. Register now for FREE at readforgood.org/david-walliams-live-online-event/

Here's Michael, one of our Read for Good storytellers - It's your Readathon donations which help us to bring our story tellers into hospitals across the UK. Don't forget to pay in your sponsor money!

Meet Kathryn, who loves a good joke book! When Read for Good met Kathryn in hospital last year, she demonstrated the importance of being able to make a choice. No-one is ever 'too young' or 'too old' to enjoy what ever book they choose... especially on April Fools' Day!

Our newest Supporter newsletter just dropped! Our Head of Fundraising shares her experience of taking on the Great North Swim. Sign up today to see how she got on! readforgood.org/updates/

A pleasure to host this Normal Women event for International Women's Day. A really fascinating chat with Philippa Gregory, Geri Halliwell-Horner & Emma Carroll - we could have listened to you all day! Thanks to the schools for sending in questions and so sorry we couldn't get through more 🧡

Today is @WorldBookDayUK but if you haven't found the right book yet, why not try looking at our reading journeys for inspiration. There's also a blank one for you to create your own! readforgood.org/reading-jour...

From early reader graphic novels to middle-grade chapter books, and a couple of picks for older YA readers, we have compiled a reading list to celebrate #WorldBookDay!! 📚🌍☺️ Head over to our website to check it out! rocktheboatbooks.com/2025/03/06/a-reading-list-for-world-book-day/

Our classroom table on Bramble Ward is full to bursting in time for @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social thanks to another generous delivery from @readforgood.bsky.social - thank you!

FREE author event showcase! From comic talk with @jamiesmart.bsky.social, our NEW Small Fry video with David Baddiel and draw-alongs with @sarahmcintyre.bsky.social there's something for everyone! Perfect for your book-based activities this week! readforgood.org/events-archi...

Look out for these fantastic Readathon sponsor cards & bookmarks featuring middle-grade sci-fi/fantasy The Last Dragon on Mars from @rocktheboatnews.bsky.social written by NY Time best seller Scott Reintgen

Announcing the longlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration 2025!🏅🎨 Featuring vibrant colours and innovative mediums, these 16 works delightfully portray themes like caring for nature and the power of reading. 📚🌟 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...

We are delighted to share the longlist for the 2025 Carnegie Medal for Writing! 🏅🖋️ Highlighting empathy and diversity, these 19 works range from gripping dystopian adventures to stories about navigating grief and self-esteem. ✍️💫 #Carnegies2025 carnegies.co.uk/2025-longlis...

Some gorgeous new books ready to be packed into our Brilliant Boxes of Books, thanks to @nosycrow.bsky.social for their kind donation 🧡 #KidLit #NewBooks

Sign up by 25th February to participate in our Spring Readathon - Make March Your Month of Reading & help us to bring the magic of books to children in hospitals across the UK readforgood.org/spring-reada... #charity #KidLit #Reading

Today EmpathyLab launches the 2025 Read for Empathy collection of 70 books for 3-16 year olds. They will be used in homes, schools and libraries to help build children’s ability to understand other people’s feelings & points of view. empathylab.uk/RFE @empathylabuk.bsky.social

So lovely to welcome back Michael, our amazing storyteller from @readforgood.bsky.social - his creativity and humour brought a smile to so many today. Thank you @readforgood.bsky.social

Books We Love Wednesday 🧡 It's almost Valentine's Day, why not share some books about love and kindness? @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social #Scholastic #Usborne

📚 Make March Your Month of Reading 📚 Readathon gets your pupils reading for fun while raising money to get books & stories to children in hospital across the UK. Sign up to run your Readathon during March and you could win one of 40 £100 National Book Tokens readforgood.org/spring-reada...

We loved this new book from #NateLessore #SimranDiamondSingh & @littletigeruk.bsky.social Full of puns, warmth and drama. Out 6th March 2025

We also encourage reading for pleasure by supporting charities, such as @worldbookdayuk.bsky.social, @readforgood.bsky.social & Book Aid International, as well as campaigns that promote high street bookshops, such as @booksaremybag.bsky.social's #BookshopDay! 📚✨ #booksky

Quick tips from our storytellers 🌟Tell stories you like. Enjoyment comes across in the telling🌟Make pauses part of your storytelling - don’t rush: Give time to collect your thoughts & your listeners time to absorb.🌟Nobody knows if you've made a mistake except you, so try not to stress about it!

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek Bring some joy to your Wednesday with The Happy News - a newspaper to celebrate all that's good in the world 🧡💛 thehappynewspaper.com?v=7885444af42e

Primary Titles 2025 - Simon & Schuster. Strong start to the day when you rap along to Each Peach, Pear, Plum with MC Grammar 🎤 Great to hear from @afsteadman.bsky.social Jacob North, Rachel Morrisroe, Zohra Nabi, @emilyjaneclark.bsky.social, Jenny Valentine, @mrsnicolabaker.bsky.social & more!

Next week is National Storytelling Week 📚🧡 Find your inner storyteller! Start with a book. Make storytime space cosy - turn off screens & get comfy. Explore illustrations, play with voices - vary speeds, try comical noises! Have fun - kids love to see adults being silly & giving things a go! 💫

A really BIG THANK YOU to everyone who’s generously donated to give a book to a seriously ill child in hospital this New Year. Your kindness has allowed our Storytellers to deliver joy in book-form in children’s wards across the UK. You can give the magic of a book at readforgood.enthuse.com/Gift

#BooksWeLoveWednesday Face your fears - this creepy and chilling story, with a dash of humour, from @larryhayesauthor.bsky.social is one to finish in the daylight! Perfect for UKS2 & KS3 @kidsbloomsbury.bsky.social