Reading Benefits
- People who read for pleasure are more likely to score well on reading tests
- Regularly reading stories or novels outside of school will increase reading skills, spelling and develop comprehension
- Reading can have a positive impact on emotional and social behaviour
- Reading can improve your general knowledge
Virtual Authors:
Watch live author talks or recordings of past events. All recordings and resources are free to use. Authors include Holly Bourne, Anthony Horowitz, Cressida Cowell, Patrick Ness and many others.
Newspapers:
Newspapers are a valuable source of current information.
The Guardian The Independant The Telegraph
Here are some fun websites to explore and encourage a love of reading:
The World of Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Brilliant World of Tom Gates 
