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On the big screen: A Monster Calls
As Patrick Ness' A Monster Calls hits the big screen on New Year's Day, our patron Frank Cottrell Boyce explores…
Story Explorers at Calderstones Park
Here at The Reader HQ in Calderstones we've been combining the beauty of the park with the benefits of Shared Reading on…
The Reader 64
Winter's chill may not have the same bite as we might have expected but there's plenty to chew on in…
Featured Poem: Christmas Carol by Sara Teasdale
In the midst of the Christmas fuss allow our Featured Poem to give you five minutes peace, with Christmas Carol by Sara…
Featured Poem: The Oxen by Thomas Hardy
This week's Featured Poem has a suitably festive feel, The Oxen by Thomas Hardy. As Christmas Eve approaches we couldn't…
Read of the Week: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
This week we're delving into Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout which recommended by Alex Joynes who shall sadly be signing off as…
Featured Poem: The world is too much with us by William Wordsworth
Our poem this week comes from William Wordsworth and could describe the general attitude to Mondays: The world is too…
Find a Christmas gift for all at The Reader
There's no hiding from it anymore, Christmas is coming. But don't panic, we've got bookish gifts all wrapped up! The…
Read of the Week: The Children Act by Ian McEwan
Our Read of the Week comes from the bookshelf of our Reader Leader Cheryl who recommends The Children Act by Ian McEwan.…
We’re Going On a Bear Hunt with The Storybarn!
The Storybarn bring Michael Rosen's interactive experience Bear Hunt, Chocolate Cake & Bad Things to the heart of Liverpool. Yesterday…
Featured Poem: A Winter Night by Sara Teasdale
This week's Featured Poem from Sara Teasdale seems suitable for the present time, A Winter's Night. A sober reminder from American…
Read On. Get On. with City of Readers
Read On. Get On. are determined to equip kids with the reading skills they need to succeed. Liverpool City of…
