'We feel very fortunate to have benefited from the available books and storyteller' said the parent of a 7 year old patient at John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OUH (for all Oxford University hospitals)

'The service made such a difference to my child and I. So lovely to read together' said the parent of a 13 year old patient at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro RCHT

Paranormal, historical romance - not my usual go to for a book!
Set in the USA in the mid 1940's, this surprising love story novel highlights the bigotry and racism of the period. @lexyshawdelorme #FanningFireflies LitPR & Marketing For Authors
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'The books not only help the children to read and keep them occupied but, they are also a great distraction for children needing procedures. Thank you, we love them' said a member of staff at Hull Royal Infirmary Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

'I think this is a fantastic idea and service, I can imagine this brings a lot of joy and comfort, company and reassurance to a lot of sick children' said the parent of a patient at Leeds Children's Hospital Leeds Children's Hospital Leeds Teaching Hospitals Sovereign Health UK

'Thank you so much for your donation, my daughter loved the books and it took her mind off being in hospital' said the parent of a patient at Norwich and Norfolk Hospital Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals

This has everything I love in a novel... She conjures deep emotions and vivid descriptions, playing with space across the pages to garner full effect.

Read what our reviewer thought of Sarah Crossan latest title Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK
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Brilliant Box of Books has been delivered and unboxed and we are in heaven. The variety of books are perfect for our students and our soon-to-be revealed new reading area. We are enthused about reading for pleasure…! Read for Good

'Spreading reading and providing joy at a difficult time' said the parent of a patient at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, Gloucester Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

It was an absolute delight to visit SWR. Lots of book chat & amazing book choices! See you again tomorrow

'Thank you so much for this wonderful book. Not only did it make Hugo happy but also his Mum as we have been reading the same books over and over again' said a member of staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital London Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children

The fabulous David Baddiel has 2 new titles coming! Look out for special Parent Agency sponsor cards & bookmarks in your Readathon kit. Thanks to HarperCollins Children's Books for their amazing support & great artwork!

Join our spectacular free virtual author event 10am Tues 25 June. All schools who run Readathon in 2023-2024 will be eligible for the event and will receive an invitation to register via email.
Confirmed guests: Lauren Child Sarah McIntyre SF Said Jamie Smart 🧡✨

Use your Readathon bookmarks & sponsor cards to plan your Empathy Day reading #ReadForEmpathy plus look out for this fab book by Rashmi Sirdeshpande in our Brilliant Boxes of Books
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Congrats to Jacob, our Somervale School winner for this year's Read for Good chocolate hamper prize draw!

Huge thanks to everyone who managed to support this year's sponsored read.

We raised £374.00 for the charity! Amazing work! 📚🙏🙌

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'What a fantastic service. My daughter was over the moon to receive a book. We read it over and over during her stay. It really helped ease her boredom' said the parent of a 2 year old patient at Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro RCHT

Great to see this. Thanks Read for Good. 👍

'Books are like a comfort blanket to Ben and give him some familiarity and sense of normality' said a parent at Birmingham Children's Hospital Bham Children's Hosp 💙
@TCCcharity BWC NHS Trust

We are super excited for this!! Look out for the next schools newsletter where you could get your hands on a copy to review!!!

#EarthDay2024
Visit our Books We Love page to find some reading inspiration for Earth Day 2024 🌍
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