Toolkit for Teachers as Reading Role Models
We've put together these tips for modelling being an enthusiastic reader.
Download our printable pdf: Ten top tips for teachers on how to be a reading role model (120kb)
Read the blog: A teacher's guide on getting to know your class's reading habits
The Great Books Guide
Explore our recommendations of the 100 best new books for children.
BookTrust Represents author visits
Invite an author into your classroom with a free online visit.
Explore our booklists
We've curated hundreds of carefully chosen themed booklists for children. Take a look here.
How to start a book club
Running a book club: how to have huge fun with books, develop a reading culture, and raise standards.
Children's Laureate resources
Find resources to help you talk about Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce in your school - including lesson plans, a booklist, and a Q&A video with Frank.
Get the school library ready for the new year
Alison Tarrant, CEO of the School Library Association, knows exactly what to prioritise when planning for the new school year. Here are her top tips for creating a library that new pupils will love.
Get your school reading for pleasure
We asked Kiran Satti, Primary Specialist and Reading Teacher, to share a few of her brilliant suggestions to engage the whole school community with reading for pleasure.
Get children reading for pleasure in your classroom
Teacher and former librarian Scott Evans, the Reader Teacher, shares some ways to encourage a love of reading in your school.
The magic of sharing stories at home
Our video on reading with children has been specially developed for you to share with your school community.
