Fully Book'd - Read for Pleasure, Empathy and Understanding
In-person Reading For Pleasure Days
Across North West of England.
The Challenges of Promoting
'Reading For Pleasure'
Are you looking for ways to raise the profile of ‘Reading for Pleasure’ within your setting?
Do you struggle to maintain impetus and enthusiasm after ad-hoc Book Days, Author Visits and Book Fairs?
Can your staff and pupils articulate the varied benefits of reading beyond the classroom?
Do they identify as Readers and talk about their likes and dislikes?
Do you want to make a sustained impact on children’s levels of enjoyment and vocational reading at home?
Would you like to demonstrate to parents the value of regular, recreational reading?
Mrs. A. - The Book Lady, can offer support to help make a sustained impact on RfP during 2026 the DfE designated Year of Reading and Beyond.
Predominately supporting schools within North-West England. Reasonable mileage costs added for settings further in other parts of the U.K.
What I offer...........
How can I help?
-In-person, memorable events (Reading For Pleasure Days) that engage the whole school community.
-Pop-Up Book Shops (Book Fairs) with specially curated, varied selections to appeal to a range of ages and types of readers.
-Parent Workshops discussing and demonstrating the benefits of Reading with your child delivered via a ‘Story-Craft’ session.
- Themed Events eg Harry Potter Day, Elmer Day, Fairytale Fiesta etc within school sessions or half-term holiday clubs.
-Online resources to enable staff to easily facilitate exciting story-times, extra-curricular book clubs and Bibliotherapy.
-Bespoke packages of a strategic, progressive programme of events and activities to cover 3 visits per year to ensure continuity and a sequenced plan to enhance RfP provision.
Parent Workshops
-10-15 mins presentation about the varied benefits of children 'Reading For Pleasure.'
-Children join for story time!
-Adult and child create a simple related craft together
-Opportunity to buy the book (or others) from the pop-up book shop.
Use your PPG to create a buzz around reading!
“Reading for Pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s future success.“ OECD
The Book lady can visit up to 6 times per year, providing fun, assemblies, parent workshops and most importantly a range of books for children to choose and keep as their own.
Commit to the DfE Year of Reading by providing the children of your community the chance to create their own home library!
Best Start in Life Part 2: The 3 Prime areas of learning -OFSTED report October 2024
Support at home is important for children’s early development, in particular opportunities to share books and develop a wide vocabulary.
The Importance of Book Ownership – Scottish Book Trust Article April 2024
Just 1 in 3 children and young people with fewer than 10 books at home say that they enjoy reading, according to the National Literacy Trust. Children who own their own books are six times more likely to read above the level expected for their age.
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Want to make a real impact during the DfE Year of Reading?
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About Me.....
As a primary teacher with over 25 years classroom experience, I’ve always been an advocate for the importance and benefits of ‘Reading For pleasure’ for our pupils.
I was definitely a bookworm from a young age and continued by choosing a degree with the rather pretentious title of ‘Literature, Life and Thought.’
My favourite part of teaching has always been ‘story time’ – an opportunity to create memories, bonds and spark imagination and empathy within young minds. I feel this is particularly important within our current tech-heavy, fast paced world.
Over the past few years, I’ve been exploring Children’s Literature further by leading an Open University Teacher Reader Group, judging the UKLA 7-11 fiction award and completing training in Biblotheraphy.
In 2024, I began exploring how to share my passion for the power of ‘Reading for pleasure’ beyond my own classroom and school setting. Thus, ‘Fully Book’d – Reading for Pleasure, Empathy and Understanding’ was conceived.
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Reading Rights: Books Build a Better Future
-Book trust January 2025
“For too long, the life-changing benefits of children’s reading have not been taken seriously. And now – as our children face an unknown future – we risk losing a generation unless we act.” – Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Children’s laureate.
The Reading Framework OFSTED -Updated September2023
To nurture the reading habit, schools need a strategic approach rather than simply an eclectic mix of ‘reading for pleasure’ activities. Evaluation should take place regularly. Competitions, dressing up days and other promotional activities should be built into wider strategic activity,
Developing Reading For Pleasure, Engaging Young Readers
– Open University February 2022
Teachers intuitively know that children who enjoy reading and who read frequently, tend to do well in school; in the last decade this anecdotal knowledge has been backed-up with hard evidence from large international studies. Children who are keen readers don’t only get better at reading and writing, they develop wider vocabulary and broader knowledge about the world. Reading can also make a significant contribution to the wellbeing of every individual and society as a whole.
Testimonials
Mrs. A. came to our school to deliver her amazing RfP event. She started the day with an EYFS parental workshop. All of the parents commented how fantastic it was and how much they enjoyed the quality time with their child. A great way to attract parents into school and demonstrate the importance of ‘Reading for Pleasure.’ I know that we will want to invite Julie back into our school in future.
– Rachel Hollman (Year 1 class teacher and SENDCO, Rainford Brook Lodge Primary School)
Mrs. A. delivered a fabulous Reading for Pleasure day in our school. The children were so engaged. Julie worked well with each class and gave the children the opportunity to buy quality texts at such a reasonable cost. The day ran so smoothly including a well-attended parent and child session!
Thank you
– Evonne Garton- Pope,
(class teacher, St. Helens)
Having Mrs. A - The Book Lady spend a day with us, was a great, cost-effective way to raise the profile of 'Reading for Pleasure across school.
She pitched the assemblies and workshops appropriately to appeal to differing year groups. Our parents found the presentation valuable and welcomed the opportunity to work with their child on a story craft.
- Mrs. Slonecki -, (English Lead and Y3 teacher, Runcorn)
What a great way to encourage a love of reading! Julie entertained our pupils with quizzes, code-breaking and book prizes. The children came away with a memorable way to communicate the benefits of reading. Combined with the pop-up book shop and parents' workshop, we enjoyed our day with The Book lady and will be inviting her back soon.
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