Find out all about this year’s World Book Day, get to know our amazing authors, and read the latest publishing news.
Reading recommendations from your favourite YA and teen authors. We’ve asked some of the book world’s best-known authors and influencers to send us their recommended YA (young adult) reading highlights. Here’s what they came up with… […]
Get up close and personal with authors and influencers as they broadcast direct from their own homes in Penguin Virtual Talks. Penguin Talks, run by the publisher Penguin Random House in partnership with Speakers for Schools, is a programme of free creative talks for young people across the UK and Ireland. These live events offer […]
We have spent more time than ever in our houses this past year, but books provide a way to travel without leaving our rooms. Books and reading are also a brilliant way of connecting with friends and family even if we can’t spend time together. Here are some ideas for building a reading community, online […]
We are thrilled to present 2021’s curated flagship digital events, to really bring stories to life in the classroom and beyond! Featuring a variety of our multi-talented £1 authors and illustrators, there’s plenty of opportunity for interactive learning and exciting discussions about books – to be enjoyed during World Book Day week and all year […]
Get inside the creative minds behind this year’s £1 books for older readers and teens. Some of our fantastic line-up of authors have also shared their inspirations and writing know-how in our new series of Author & Illustrator Academy videos. Read on to find out more about our 2021 authors and for links to their […]
We’ve teamed up with our partners at the National Literacy Trust on a research project to explore how young people today feel about reading – and how we can encourage you to read more books! Now, more than ever, reading is crucial for young people when it comes to tackling issues including future plans and […]
In Fearless!, How to be your true, confident self, Liam Hackett aims to help young people be themselves, explaining how they can break free from labels and stereotypes to fear less and truly realise their full potential. The book includes interviews with inspirational people such as body positive activists, disability campaigners and those who have […]
Here’s how you can take part in WORLD BOOK DAY this year with loads of online book-y fun for young people on Thursday 4th March and beyond… Create a reading community with your friends and classmates to discuss how books can empower and inspire you, Join in with our Share a Story Live digital events, featuring […]
Here’s the SLAY playlist (the “SLAYlist,” if you will :)) I listened to this the whole time I was drafting SLAY:
Don’t worry if you missed our after dark readalongs that took place around World Book Day as you can still join in! Why not set up your own book club or instigate a readalong in class? Here’s how it works… To take part, download the questions and guidelines using the links below for Muhammad Khan’s […]
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