Library Resources

Since Quick Reads were launched in 2006, over 1 million copies of the books have been loaned from libraries.

95% of public library services have signed up to support Quick Reads in 2011, and lots of activities are taking place across the country to celebrate reading on World Book Day. 

We’ve got a range of resources to support using Quick Reads in your library:

• Register to receive the latest information about Quick Reads and the resources that are available.
• Being creative with Quick  Reads (NEW) - [PDF]
  
  A short guide to give you inspiration for  engaging new people with Quick Reads, including lots of activity ideas.
• Reading Support Pack (NEW) - [PDF]
  
  The Reading Agency’s guide to using  Quick Reads with adult readers, full of  ideas and activities for using with  book groups.
• Writing Pack (NEW) - [Word]
  
  This pack includes writing activities and templates to use alongside the books.
• Quick Reads Information Sheet (NEW) - [PDF]
  
  A downloadable leaflet to display in your library to encourage even the most reluctant readers to pick up a Quick Read.
• News and Media
  
  Visit this section of the Quick Reads site
  
  for all the latest news, author interviews (audio) and videos!
• Readers’ stories
  
  Find out how Quick Reads have made a difference to readers' lives.
• Feedback Form
  
  Tell us how you have used Quick Reads and what impact the books have had.

Resources to support the use of previous Quick Reads titles are available from

www.readingagency.org.uk/quickreads (opens new window).

Looking for some inspiration? Here are some examples of recent activity.