lovereading4kids It’s particularly nice as it’s designed to be accessible for children, and has suggested reading ages for the books that they recommend.
- www.lovereading4kids.co.uk
Childrens book recommendations and review site. Books suggested by childrens librarians / book experts, reviews by kids. Gives suggested reading ages, and similar reads to try. Very up to date.
Twitter @booksfortopics
Non fiction books reviews and recommendations by topic, plus reading for pleasure suggestions by year group stage.
• https://comicsinclass.school.blog/
Twitter @richardruddick
Graphic novels for schools – up to date reviews and recommendations.
• https://diversebooks.org/resources/where-to-find-diverse-books/
Twitter @diversebooks
Resources page contains list of websites where you can find recommendations for diverse books.
• Books for Diversity
Twitter @books_diversity
• www.thereaderteacher.com
Twitter @mrEPrimary
Scott Evans ‘The Reader Teacher’ – teacher, book reviewer and blogger.
Host of ‘The Primary School Book Club’ (see below)
• Twitter @primaryschoolBC
Primary School Book Club
A monthly twitter vote for a book to read, followed by a twitter discussion, usually with the author.
• https://bookloverjo.wordpress.com/
Twitter @bookloverjo
childrens book blogger.
• https://picturebooksblogger.wordpress.com/
Twitter @pbooksblogger
Picture book blog.
• http://bookmonsters.info/blog/
Twitter @bookmonsterally
Childrens book blogger.
• Twitter @lucasjmaxwell
..School librarian of the year 2017.
High school librarian, Twitter and blog ‘The Portable Magic Dispenser’ good for display ideas and books for older children.
https://glenthornelrc.blogspot.com/2019/08/the-portable-magic-dispenser-vol-2.html?m=1
Free digital masterclasses for schools – authors / illustrators read extracts of their books and talk about their creation / creative practice.
