FAQs for Learning Providers

Quick Reads are exciting, dramatic and funny stories that are ideal for adults who’ve stopped reading or find reading tough, and for regular readers who want a short, fast read. They are proven to get even the most reluctant readers hooked.

Ideal for engaging new and existing readers in all their diversity, you can integrate Quick Reads into your existing curriculum, or simply use them to encourage reading for pleasure with all the benefits that can bring.

Quick Reads are primarily aimed at Entry level 3/level 1 learners. However, they are also designed to appeal to a range of adults from those who struggle with reading to regular readers.

Quick Reads have been successful with a range of different learning communities. Find out more about their impact.

Use Quick Reads with your students. You could organise an event, set up a book club, arrange a bookshop or library visit, or use the books to support your existing curriculum.

You can promote Quick Reads to your students and colleagues with the aide of our free outreach materials, by putting up posters, and distributing bookmarks. Order your free resource pack now.

A range of learning resources are available to help you make the most of the Quick Reads 2011 titles in formal and informal settings.

A brand-new set of Quick Reads were launched on World Book Day, 3 March 2011.

They are available from supermarkets, bookshops and online at just £1.99 (€2.70). Visit your local bookshop in March 2011.

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If you would like to order sets or multiple copies of the books these are available from wholesalers and publishers.

Quick Reads can also be purchased as eBooks.

Register here with Quick Reads for further information and updates on how we can support you.

We appreciate that some learners may be reluctant to visit a bookshop, so arrange group visits to increase their confidence. This can be pre-planned with your local bookshop. A bookshop visit guide will be available soon, for a step-by-step guide to planning and getting the most out of your bookshop visits.

The books have been written specifically for adults and may contain some content you may feel is not appropriate for children.

Yes, some of the books are available in alternative formats and the individual publishers will be able to supply you with details. Click here for more information

Unfortunately we do not have free samples. The books are inexpensive at £1.99 (€2.70) each. They are also available in libraries to borrow free of charge.