Wilmington Grammar School for Boys get their bookbuzz with Readathon!
20th February 2017
Hi, I’m the librarian in Wilmington Grammar School for Boys and I have been running Readathon for a number of … Read More
A-Level student and bookworm Holly Mc Sweeny explains how a passion for reading led her first to work experience and then to a volunteer post at Readathon
16th January 2017
My name is Holly McSweeney. I am currently studying for A levels and I am also a profound book lover. … Read More
Jeanne Willis leaps in to Neverland in her role as Readathon in Residence author at Evelina Children’s Hospital
12th December 2016
According to Peter Pan, all children except one, grow up. It’s a lovely fantasy but the sad reality is that … Read More
Author Ben Holden, writes about his new anthology – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups – which he has just published in support of Readathon
31st October 2016
In Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, I explore night, dreams, sleep and storytelling through (short) great works of literature (prose and … Read More
Listen up teachers! Our resident part-time primary teacher Lucy has come up with some inspiring ideas on how to make Readathon lighten your load!
10th October 2016
I’m a part time primary teacher and I spend a couple of days a week working at Readathon, which is … Read More
Such a “positive way to promote literacy” – The Study School, New Malden tell us about their first ever Readathon
26th September 2016
Today was a very exciting day for the whole of KS2 at our school. After enjoying ourselves the day before … Read More
One-Day Readathon at Castle Manor Academy gets the whole school buzzing and brings even struggling readers on board!
11th July 2016
We have been running Readathon at Castle Manor Academy for the last 3 years, ever since I took on the … Read More
Titus Salt School borrows a remarkable 769 books during their Readathon marathon
27th June 2016
Our Year 7 students spent seven weeks between spring half term reading as much as they could and getting sponsorship … Read More
Readathon, Festivals, Books and Me – A blog from Readathon’s Schools Manager, Heidi Perry
22nd June 2016
“Reading is unique because it’s the only art form which is experienced privately; music, art, dance, theatre, all those are … Read More
Don’t judge a book by its cover – a School Librarian’s Readathon experience
24th May 2016
Each year, Cobham Hall students participate in Readathon, a great opportunity to promote literacy, foster a love of reading for … Read More
Chailey School rises to the Readathon challenge
12th May 2016
Intrepid Year 7 students at Chailey School in East Sussex have just completed a very successful sponsored read, reading a … Read More
Queen’s Gate School’s get in the spirit of story telling with a Skype from Marcus Sedgewick
21st April 2016
Finally on Friday, my year skyped our second famous author of the week, Marcus Sedgewick. I really enjoyed reading week as … Read More