School Reading List
Tom Tolkien
The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.
Episode 18 - BookTok: a blessing or a curse?February 29, 2024
Episode 17 - Why school libraries are so importantFebruary 01, 2024
Episode 16 - Children's books and books for children - a growing disconnectDecember 31, 2023
Episode 15 - How to use Lego to encourage reading skillsOctober 31, 2023
Episode 14 - How to organise an effective quiet reading timeOctober 01, 2023
Episode 13 - The Reading Framework guidance from the DfEAugust 30, 2023
Episode 12 - How children's book series can kickstart reading for pleasureJuly 31, 2023
Episode 11 - Transitioning from picture books to short chapter booksJune 30, 2023
Episode 10 - How to halt the summer slide by encouraging students to read.May 31, 2023
Episode 9 - Chat GPT and AI: a blessing or a curse for teachers and schools?April 29, 2023
Episode 8 - How the cost of living crisis is impacting children's reading and book salesMarch 18, 2023
Episode 7 - Why it's not a good idea to use reading recordsFebruary 28, 2023
Episode 6 - Why we shouldn't ban booksJanuary 28, 2023
Episode 5 - How to make GCSE English set texts more accessible for studentsNovember 30, 2022
Episode 4 - What makes a book popular with children?October 28, 2022
Episode 3 - Does reading decline in children aged 11-16 in secondary schools?September 25, 2022
Episode 2 - Should classrooms have wall displays?August 24, 2022
Episode 1 - When is a quote not a quote?July 19, 2022
Trailer - the School Reading List children's books podcast presented by Tom TolkienJuly 15, 2022