We made it! 2021 has again been a year like no other. This year, more than ever, we have appreciated escaping into books time and time again. What were your favourite reads in 2021? What are you looking forward to reading in the new year? Here’s our Five to Look Read more…
As we write this blog, we are aware that we still face uncertainty as to what 2022 has to offer. Will we make it through the rest of the school year? Will our trips and performances go ahead? Will we get to go on that European city break in half Read more…
This book is revised and rewritten from David Olusoga’s ‘Black and British: A forgotten history’ and provides essential information for younger readers. Pupils in year 5 and 6, as well as pupils in KS3, would find this book fascinating and thought-provoking. If you have celebrated ‘Black History Month’ in Read more…
We have handed our book reviews over to our newest members of staff this month. We asked them to tell us about some of their favourite books to read.
Hello, I’m Sally and I am the new business support administrator working under Nicole, our business manager. I am an Environmental Science Graduate from the University of Leeds and I did a year abroad in Japan during my time at university. I like to travel when I get the chance Read more…
My name is Louise and I was delighted to join the Literacy Company in September. Literacy has always been something I have been passionate about so joining the team felt like the perfect job opportunity. My journey to this role consists of 20 years’ experience in school settings. I started Read more…
This week is National Read a Book Week, and it’s World Kid Lit Month! So, here’s a mixture of contemporary and classic children’s stories we recommend visiting and revisiting this month… EYFS: Goodnight Everyone by Chris Haughton. “The sun is going down, and everyone is sleepy…” A perfect pre-nap time Read more…
What a year! This school year has been a rough ride for all involved. We want to thank all the wonderful teachers, schools and support staff who have worked with us, and we hope you are enjoying your much deserved summer holiday. Here at The Literacy Company, we have had Read more…
Being married to a teacher and with many close friends who are teachers, I have seen first-hand how tough it’s been for people working in schools this year. My husband, who is usually full of beans, has been seriously flagging in these last few weeks so I am hoping he Read more…
This beautifully illustrated anthology contains 20 ‘lost fairytales’ from around the world all with one thing in common: here you will find no damsels in distress. Instead, we have tales of fearless girls who approach life with humour, wit, cunning and bravery. There are many tales to choose from and Read more…