Live Literature Author Directory
In-school author events
A directory of creative practitioners living or working in Scotland that are available for events and projects.
Free
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LoveReading4Kids
School book supplier or specialist publisher
Online bookstore that provides customers with the facility to help a school of their choice buy more books.
Free
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LoveReading4Kids Poetry Prize
Competition
An annual poetry competition open to children aged 7-11 living in the UK that runs from May to the end of July.
Free
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Madeleine Lindley Ltd
School book supplier or specialist publisher
Specialist school book supplier for EYFS and Primary schools.
£
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Make Our Book
Pupil publishing
An online platform that enables schools to create and publish their own anthologies of children's writing.
£
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Mantra Lingua Dual Language Books
Books, ebooks and audiobooks, School book supplier or specialist publisher
Dual language picture books, folktales and dictionaries in a wide range of languages.
£
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Meet the Author
In-school author events
Help and advice for schools in Wales looking to organise an in-school author visit.
Free
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Mental Health Awareness Week
Event
Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 runs from 12th - 18th May.
Free
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Mentally Healthy Schools
Lesson plans and teaching aids, CPD resource
A free mental health resource and information hub for primary and secondary schools across the UK.
Free
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Milet Bilingual Books
Books, ebooks and audiobooks, School book supplier or specialist publisher
Dual language word books and dictionaries in a range of languages.
£
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Mister Bodd
Booklists and book reviews
Booklists and recommendations from an experienced primary teacher.
Free
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National Geographic Kids
Newspapers, magazines and comics
A general interest magazine with a focus on animals, the environment and nature.
£
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National Literacy Trust Membership
Lesson plans and teaching aids, CPD resource
Access to a range of literacy teaching resources, research and training courses, depending on membership level.
Free
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National Literacy Trust Primary Training
CPD course
A programme of online CPD training courses for primary schools covering all aspects of the literacy curriculum.
£
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National Literacy Trust Research
CPD resource
A library of research reports on a range of issues affecting literacy in the UK.
Free
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National Literacy Trust Secondary Training
CPD course
A programme of CPD courses for secondary schools to support the development of a whole-school approach to literacy.
£
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National Non-Fiction November
Event
Celebrate the role of non-fiction as part of children's reading experience this November .
Free
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National Poetry Centre for Primary Schools
Lesson plans and teaching aids, Booklists and book reviews, CPD resource
An extensive bank of poems, poet videos and other resources to support the teaching of poetry in primary schools.
Free
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National Poetry Day
Event
National Poetry Day is a nationwide celebration of poetry that takes place on the first Thursday of October .
Free
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National Reading Champions Quiz
Competition
National competition to test young people's book knowledge. Register by 31st January 2025.
£
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National Share-a-Story Month
Event
Celebrate the power of storytelling and story sharing through the month of May.
Free
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National Storytelling Week
Event
National Storytelling Week 2025 will take place from 1st - 9th February.
£
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