The power of YA books for identity
23rd September 2022
Read for Good’s Fundraising and Project Officer, Jenny Benson, shares her favourite young adult books with LGBTQ+ themes for Bisexual … Read More
“I have the best job in the world!”
9th September 2022
The pandemic has been tough for all of us. One thing I have missed was the chance to meet up … Read More
Read for Good’s Holly McSweeney revels in The Female Lead’s stories of inspirational women; each with a history and a success to be shared.
8th March 2022
When The Female Lead landed at the Read for Good office not too long ago, it was met with complete … Read More
To mark our BBC Radio 4 Appeal, we talk to Royal Cornwall Hospital’s Storyteller and Hospital Teacher about the importance of books and stories for long-term patient, William, and his mum, Hannah.
17th February 2022
It’s easy to think that storytelling is just what the word says: telling a story. But since working at Read … Read More
Miss Kauser from Hyndburn Park Primary School hollers ‘Happy reading + happy children = happy teachers!’ when delighting in running the school’s second Readathon.
5th January 2022
At Hyndburn Park Primary School in Accrington our Readathon week began on Monday 8th November and ended on Friday 12th … Read More
Lu Fraser, author of the award winning The Littlest Yak, encourages you to turn left when looking for your literary love!
6th December 2021
Read for Good champions every bookish thing that matters to me and, far more importantly, every bookish thing that matters to thousands of children around the UK. Their Readathon is an ingenious way of encouraging a genuine love of books whilst simultaneously funding school libraries AND bringing light to children in hospital at some of their most difficult times. Read for Good changes lives in the most wonderful way.
Edward Bryant School exceeds all expectations with poetry focused, fun-for-all Readathon!
8th March 2021
Here at Edward Bryant School we have run Readathons a number of times and they are always great fun! The main … Read More
Fantastic Farnley Academy follows the tried and tested formula for a fun-filled Readathon!
14th January 2021
Just over 40 students armed with new bookmarks and swanky sponsor cards took part in the first Farnley Academy Readathon. … Read More
Read for Good recommends…Christmas Books
9th December 2020
Do you have that one Christmas tradition that you just LOVE? In our house, on Christmas Eve, the naughty elves … Read More
Schools shout about why they love Readathon!
16th November 2020
Wondering what it’s like to run Readathon in school? Here are a few English teachers chatting about the experience in … Read More
To celebrate Trustee Week, our newest trustee and former teacher, Rachel Bolton, tells us about her passion for children’s books and reviews some of the exciting books recently published.
6th November 2020
I’m a huge fan of children’s literature (as well as adult reading!) and have always wanted to work for a … Read More
Specialist Learning Mentor Harry Hawcroft from Leeds Children’s Hospital shares his thoughts on Read for Good’s hospital programme
15th November 2019
Although I’ve only recently started working as a Specialist Learning Mentor at Leeds Children’s Hospital, it’s extremely evident how beneficial … Read More