School Reading List

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 25 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-25/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in November 2024 November 2024 books of the month Part 2 Our recommended books for year 4 classrooms New book pitches: Smart Fiona by Mike Hollin; There Was an Old Woman Who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Are We There Yet? by Melissa Abraham Part 3 What Are We Reading For? A spectrum of reading cultures in schools. Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 24 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-24/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in October 2024 October 2024 books of the month Part 2 Our recommended books for year 5 classrooms New book pitches: There Was an Old Woman Who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; Are We There Yet? by Melissa Abraham Part 3 Why DuckDuckGo is better than Google for book searches Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 23 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-23/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in September 2024 September 2024 books of the month Part 2 Our recommended books for year 6 classrooms New book pitches: There Was an Old Woman Who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; Are We There Yet? by Melissa Abraham Part 3 Should mobile phones be banned in schools? Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 22 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-22/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in August 2024 August 2024 books of the month Part 2 Teens reads for the summer holiday - our rundown New book pitches: There Was an Old Woman Who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; Are We There Yet? by Melissa Abraham Part 3 Non-Traditional Reading Forms to Engage Children Over the Summer Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 21 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-21/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in July 2024 July 2024 books of the month Part 2 Politics and election books for children and teens - our rundown New book pitches: There Was an Old Woman Who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; I Can Be An Astronaut by Dr Katy Chisenga-Phillipps Part 3 2024 election and literacy: what are the main parties promising? Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 20 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-20/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in June 2024 June 2024 books of the month Part 2 Crime fiction for teens - our rundown New book pitches: There Was an Old Woman Who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; I Can Be An Astronaut by Dr Katy Chisenga-Phillipps Part 3 Drop Everything And Read (DEAR). Ideas and strategies for schools. Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 19 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-19/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in May 2024 May 2024 books of the month Part 2 KS2 SATs revision books - our rundown New book pitches: There was an Old Woman who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; I Can Be An Astronaut by Dr Katy Chisenga-Phillipps Part 3 Advice for adults looking for great children's books Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 18 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-18/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in March 2024 March 2024 books of the month Part 2 STEM and science fiction books for children. New book pitches: There was an Old Woman who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; I Can Be An Astronaut by Dr Katy Chisenga-Phillipps Part 3 BookTok - a blessing or a curse? Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 17 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-17/ Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in February 2024 February 2024 books of the month Part 2 LGBT books for children (https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/books-for-topics/lgbtqia-themed-books-for-primary-school-aged-children/)and LGBT books for teens (https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/books-for-topics/lgbtqia-fiction-for-secondary-aged-children-and-teens-aged-11/) New book pitches: There was an Old Woman who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Cable Goes Camping by Lorna Chantelle Scott Part 3 Why school libraries are so important to children's learning. Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 16 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://bit.ly/3vfteDn . Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in January 2024 January 2024 books of the month Part 2 Children's books and books for children - a growing disconnect. New book pitches: There was an Old Woman who Followed a Spy! by Tommy Furmato; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks; I Can Be An Astronaut by Dr Katy Chisenga-Phillipps Part 3 Great gift books - https://bit.ly/4aCoc46 . Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://bit.ly/3TFkwsl . Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 15 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-15 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in October 2023 October 2023 books of the month Part 2 How to use Lego to encourage reading skills New book pitches: Phone Me When You're Home! by Wendy Garvey; Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans; Insects, Bugs and Rock and Roll by Alex Brooks, illustrated by Hannah Worsley; I Can Be An Astronaut by Dr Katy Chisenga-Phillipps Part 3 Christmas-themed books - our Christmas topic book list Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-credits Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 14 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-14 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in September 2023 September 2023 books of the month Part 2 How to organise an effective quiet reading time New book pitches: Phone Me When You're Home! by Wendy Garvey, On My Back Paws by Anna Skoyles, Luna and Helio The Eclipse by Gina Keulemans, Why, Oh Why, Am I a Crocodile? by Alex Brooks Part 3 Halloween - our Halloween book list for children and teens Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-credits Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 13 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-13 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in August 2023 August 2023 books of the month Part 2 Our thoughts on the DfE's reading framework updates New book pitches: Katy on Broadway by Ella English, Phone Me When You're Home! by Wendy Garvey, On My Back Paws by Anna Skoyles Part 3 Transitioning to KS2 - our year 3 book choices. Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-credits Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 12 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-12 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in July 2023 July 2023 books of the month Part 2 How children's book series can kickstart reading for pleasure. See our review of How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell. New book pitches: Katy on Broadway by Ella English, Movie Night with the Wizziwigs by Saxon North-Cornell, On My Back Paws by Anna Skoyles Part 3 A dive into our list of book series for children and teens Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-credits Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 11 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-11 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in June 2023 June 2023 books of the month Part 2 The transition from picture books to short chapter books in Year 2. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/reading-lists-for-ks1-school-pupils/suggested-reading-list-year-2-pupils-ks1-age-6-7/ New book pitches: Katy on Broadway by Ella English, Movie Night with the Wizziwigs by Saxon North-Cornell, The 4th Dimension by Dr. Joseph J. Pamelia Part 3 A look at our new list of adventure books for children and teens. Credits and licensing 3rd party sounds are licensed. Audit: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-credits Support the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 10 For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-10 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in May 2023 May 2023 books of the month Part 2 How to halt the summer slide by encouraging students to read. See summer reading can energise your students New book pitches: Katy on Broadway by Ella English, Movie Night with the Wizziwigs by Saxon North-Cornell, The 4th Dimension by Dr. Joseph J. Pamelia Part 3 Picks for Pride Month including titles from our books for year 11 and books for year 10 lists Credits and licensing All 3rd party sounds are licensed. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-creditsSupport the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 9 For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-9 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in April 2023 April 2023 books of the month Part 2 Chat GPT and AI: a blessing or a curse for teachers and schools? We examine whether Chat GPT will be useful for the teaching of English and reading in schools. New book pitches: My Magical Bearded Friend by Chris Husband; Dumb Orphans by Allan Low Part 3 Summer 2023 new children's books. Credits and licensing All 3rd party sounds are licensed. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-creditsSupport the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 8 For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-8 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in March 2023 March 2023 books of the month Part 2 How the cost of living crisis is impacting children's reading and book sales New book pitches: The Bumper Book of Double Learning by Helen J Bailey; My Magical Bearded Friend by Chris Husband; Dumb Orphans by Allan Low; & a monologue by Rebecca Smith for the Cheltenham Festivals Part 3 Poetry for 7-11-year-olds Credits and licensing All 3rd party sounds are licensed. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-creditsSupport the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 7 For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-7 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in February 2023 February 2023 books of the month Part 2 Why it's not a good idea to use reading records New book pitches: The Bumper Book of Double Learning by Helen J Bailey; My Magical Bearded Friend by Chris Husband; Dumb Orphans by Allan Low; The PhilosoCats by Judith Millecker. Part 3 6th form books - our rundown of great titles for this age group. Credits and licensing All 3rd party sounds are licensed. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-creditsSupport the show

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 6 For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-6 Part 1 Book post Rundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in January 2023 January 2023 books of the month Part 2 Year 1 books - our rundown of great titles for this age group. New book pitches: Lao and Chen: Master your Art by Bráulio Pitra; The Silly Adventures of Twighead Larson by John Dredge; The Bumper Book of Double Learning by Helen J Bailey; My Magical Bearded Friend by Chris Husband; The PhilosoCats by Judith Millecker; Cable the Crow by Lorna Chantelle Scott Part 3 Why we shouldn't ban books. Credits and licensing All 3rd party sounds are licensed. https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-creditsSupport the show