Thank you @readforgood.bsky.social for another amazing book delivery to our Bramble Ward school room - so many good choices, our young people will be spoilt for choice!

The SuperQuesters are back! Join Lilli, Bea and Leo on their latest adventure - Mission: Rainforest Magic. From sequencing to solving the passcode, children will be hooked on helping the trio to save the day! readforgood.org/book_reviews... @questfriendz.bsky.social @pauliancross.bsky.social

Discover the Woodland Explorers Club by Ewa Jozefkowicz - perfect for younger readers who love being outdoors 🍂 We have 6 bundles of 6 books to give to a school. To be in with a chance, follow Read for Good and complete the form forms.gle/KwtNTRNM1feW...

A good children’s story lasts a lifetime. Sam Leith, author of The Haunted Wood: A History of Chikdhood Reading, will be in conversation with his mother, Penny Junor. A fundraiser for @readforgood.bsky.social, 13th November, Brimscombe Mill, Stroud. ylbevent.link/haunted-wood

We’ve helped bring the joy of reading back to school libraries! 📚✨ Thousands voted in our big schools prize with @readforgood.bsky.social - and five schools each won £1,000 to #rebuildthelibrary💛 Discover the winners: buff.ly/AnynKIi

For children in hospital, the chance of a distraction is a welcome one. A brand new book, an imaginative story, or a reading session with one of our Storytellers can have the power to transport a child away from their hospital bed. 💭 Check out our new short film 👇 readforgood.org/the-magic-of... 🎬

This week is Young Storyteller's Week. This is a 'Society for Storytelling' initiative that elevates young storytellers, giving young people the chance to further celebrate the art of storytelling. 🤩 Our RfG Storyteller Wilf was once a winner!! 🤩 Explore more: www.sfs.org.uk 🧡 @sfsintheuk

Donate today to help us continue to bring the magic of books & stories to children in hospitals across the UK. Watch the full film & donate 👇 readforgood.org/the-magic-of... @mediatrust.bsky.social

Our short film The Magic of Stories shows how our Storytellers bring the joy of books to seriously ill children in hospital. It captures the magic of stories, even in the most challenging times. Link in bio! Thanks @mediatrust.bsky.social Royal Manchester Children's Hospital & The Mercers' Company

🎥 Coming 20.10.25 The Magic of Stories - our new short film Watch across our socials and on our website @mediatrust.bsky.social

Here's our fab storyteller Chelsea, telling stories at Manchester Children's Hospital for 'Play in Healthcare Week'. Starlight’s new report 'Causes of Trauma from Children’s Healthcare' reveals the urgent need for more play in hospitals to prevent avoidable trauma. #Storytelling #PlayinHealthCare

We are so grateful to @thehealthlotteryfoundation for their support of our work, bringing the magic of books and stories to hospitals across Wales. This would not have been possible without the support of The Health Lottery Foundation so thank you! (diolch!)

24.10.25 Live author event! Join Lisa Williamson as she shares her new book, Selfie Queen, the latest in the brilliant Bigg School series, which tells the stories of different children in Year 7 navigating the ups and downs of growing up. @guppybooks readforgood.org/lisa-william...

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