Resources

We have developed a range of great support materials to help everyone get the most from Quick Reads.

• New - Quick Reads Reading Group Toolkit - [PDF]
  
  Includes step by step advice on setting up a reading group using Quick Reads.
• New - Learning with Quick Reads Resources 2012 - [PDF]
  
  Whether you are using Quick Reads as part of a formal adult literacy class, with an informal reading group or promoting their use in the community or workplace, the activities included in this pack will give you plenty of ideas for using Quick Reads 2012 titles. Focusing on the development of reading, writing, discussion and ICT skills, the pack provides additional ideas for learners with lower skills levels and for broader project-based activity.
• New - Quick Reads 2012 Chapter Samplers
  
  Chapter Samplers of the brand new Quick Reads titles are now available to download from the BBC Skillswise website. You can listen to the audio or download the chapters as PDF's or Word documents.
• Quick Reads Reading Break Toolkit
  
  By holding a Reading Break in your workplace, college, library or local community you can create a buzz about reading that will encourage even the most reluctant readers to pick up a good book. Download our toolkit to support your activities.
• Workplace pack
  
  A unique offer for workplaces featuring heavily discounted books and a display stand, which is ideal for use in any canteen or staff room.
• Workplace Sheet - [PDF]
  
  We’ve put together a workplace fact-sheet providing lots of information about Quick Reads for the workplace.
  
  Download the sheet to share with your employer, HR department or learning coordinator to start discussions about using Quick Reads in your organisation.
• Family Reading Break Toolkit
  
  Family Reading Breaks are a great way for schools, family learning tutors, children’s centres and breakfast clubs to encourage children – and adults – to develop a love of reading on World Book Day, 1 March 2012. Download our toolkit, which includes lots of activity ideas to support you.
• Family Reading Break pack
  
  A comprehensive pack of materials to support your family reading activities. Including Quick Reads books for adults and World Book Day books for children.
• Interviews and Podcasts
  
  Listen to the Quick Reads authors talk about their books in their own words. Hear why they decided to write a Quick Read and more.
• Quick Reads learning resources
  
  Access a range of learning resources to support your use of the previous Quick Reads titles as part of your literacy lessons (this links to the reading agency website).
• Logos, posters, book covers and author images can be downloaded from the Branding Suite
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