Doorstep Library
@DoorstepLib
📚 UK charity instilling a love of reading in children #WordsTakeYouPlaces
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http://www.doorsteplibrary.org.uk 09-11-2012 12:00:30
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Transforming lives by getting children and families reading. Retweets are not endorsements. We're usually online Mon-Fri between 8.30am-4.30pm.
SF Said
Author of Varjak Paw, The Outlaw Varjak Paw, Phoenix - and now TYGER! I also write about children's books & all things connected to them.
Michael Rosen 💙💙🎓🎓
You can order a copy of the paperback of 'Getting Better' here: https://t.co/GZPAwh66Qy
CLPE
Award-winning charity transforming lives through literacy. #PowerofReading Transformational Training • Trusted Resources • Rooted in Research
Louie Stowell
Author/illustrator (double threat) 🌈 Kirkus * #thedragoninthelibrary series, #Otherland and #BeLessLoki. She/her. Agent: @mollykh. Pic (c) Robin Christian
Exciting opportunity alert 🚨📚
We’re looking for an experienced Head of Fundraising to join the Doorstep Library team and be a part of our mission to bring the joy of reading to those from under-resourced areas!
🔗 doorsteplibrary.org.uk/work-with-us/
#CharityJob #JobOpportunity #Hiring
✨ Book of the month ✨
Noi and his father live in a house by the sea with their six cats. But when, one day, Noi finds a baby whale washed up on the beach after a storm, his life changes for the better.
📖 Reading age: 2-5 years
#KidsLit #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
“It’s just amazing!” 📖✨
Sam, Mia and Archie have been reading with us for over 2 years now, with the sessions becoming an integral part of their routine.
🔗 Discover more about their story: doorsteplibrary.org.uk/case-studies/s…
#ChildrensReading #ReadingForPleasure #LiteracyCharity
We’re super excited that it’s #InternationalChildrensBookDay ! 🌎
Today we recognise all the authors, illustrators, and storytellers that inspire children to pick up books around the world.
What will you be reading today?
#BookDay #ChildrensReading #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
Children’s book inspo to take you into the Easter holidays 🐣🌷
Which spring books are your favourite?
#KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #BookInspo #SpringBooks
Happy #WorldStorytellingDay ✨🌎📖
At Doorstep Library, our ‘happy ever after’ is when the joy of reading has helped a child to change their own story for good…
#ReadingCharity #ChildrensReading #KidsReading #ChildrensReading Charity
✨ Book of the month ✨
When three kids wander into an Enchanted Wood, they discover The Magic Faraway Tree - home to remarkable creatures including fairies and more. But not every land is so much fun…
📖 Reading age: 6-10 years
#KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidsFiction
World Book Day 2024 📚🌎✨
It’s so lovely to see the children we read with celebrating #WorldBookDay and developing a real love of reading!
Thank you to all those who submitted a photo, you all looked great 🤩
#WorldBookDay 2024 #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #ReadingCharity
Check out our inspiring selection of children’s books written by female authors in honour of #InternationalWomensDay 🌎
#ChildrensBooks #KidsBooks #BookRecommendations #ChildrensReading #ChildrensLiteracy
Happy #WorldBookDay ! 📖💜
As we celebrate our love of books, stories and literature, it’s important to recognise that 1 in 3 children in the UK have never been read a bedtime story.
✨ Help change a child’s story…
#ReadingForPleasure #ChildrensReading #ChildrensLiteracy
How well do you know your children’s book characters? Test your knowledge here 💭
Plus you might find some inspiration for #WorldBookDay next week on 7th March!
Comment your score below 👇
#ChildrensLiteracy #ChildrensReading #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks
One of our wonderful trustees Faye features in the latest issue of the Marylebone Journal, discussing all things Doorstep Library, children’s books, and reading for pleasure 📚
Check it out: bit.ly/marylebone-jou… (pages 33-35)
Did you know that the World Book Day £1/€1.50 books are available in braille, large print and audio?
Find out more about how to get the books in accessible formats via our partners Guide Dogs, Vision Ireland, RNIB Library and Calibre Audio : bit.ly/4bGHG8j
We’re officially halfway through #StudentVolunteer ingWeek , so we thought we’d hear from some of our very own student volunteers about their Doorstep Library experience 📖
Thanks to Ivona, Peikun, and Tasneem for your lovely quotes!
#StudentVolunteer #ReadingVolunteer
Missed out on a place for the Royal Parks Half? Worry not…
You can run, walk, or jog the half marathon whilst raising money for Doorstep Library! Get in touch to secure your place 🏃
#CharityRun #RoyalParksHalf #Fundraising
For #StudentVolunteeringWeek , we asked Maya - our Volunteer Coordinator and regular Westminster volunteer - to give us a tour of one of Doorstep Library’s Home Reading Projects 📖✨
#ReadingCharity #LiteracyCharity #ReadingVolunteer #ReadWithKids #VolunteerWithKids
“The more stories children are exposed to, the more positive impact storytelling is thought to have” 💭
Discover the power of storytelling in KS2 by Twinkl Resources, where we also discuss our tips for engaging children with books!
#ReadingForPleasure
twinkl.co.uk/blog/the-power…
🚨 Runners, we need you! 🚨
The Royal Parks Half is back and we’re looking for runners to join us.
🗓️ Date: Sunday 13th October 2024
💰 Fundraising Target: £400
✍️ Sign Up: Email us at [email protected]
Join the race for children’s literacy today!
#CharityRun
Brilliant book displays for #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek on some of our Projects this week✨📚
We always aim to have a diverse selection of books for our volunteers to choose from.
#KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #MentalHealthBooks #ReadingVolunteer
