Norfolk-based teachers of Years 3 & 4 are invited to take part in a monthly online book club hosted by the National Centre for Writing.
Titles this year include Wild Magic: Legend of the Black Lion by Abiola Bello, A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond, The Pinchers and the Diamond Heist by Anders Sparring and Per Gustavsso, Frog: A Story of Life on Earth by Isabel Thomas (illustrated by Daniel Egneus), and Hari Kumar: Ultimate Superstar by Rashmi Sirdeshpande.
We’re delighted to be running the East of England’s Reading Teachers = Reading Teachers programme, joining a nationalwide community of teachers aiming to inspire a love of reading.
Facilitated by Rosa Torr, Learning & Participation Manager, lower KS2 teachers, librarians, and teaching assistants will meet online six times over the coming year to discuss five carefully selected books for young people aged 7–9 years. The entire programme is free to access, including books and resources.
Sessions will take place on Monday 2 November 2026, Monday 30 November 2026, Monday 25 January 2027, Monday 22 February 2027, Monday 22 March 2027, and Monday 26 April 2027.
Criteria for joining
- Be a lower KS2 teacher, librarian, or teaching assistant in a non-fee paying primary school in Norfolk.
- Have availability on the dates listed above, 4–5pm, to attend six online book talk sessions throughout the year.
The deadline to register your interest is Thursday 29 October 2026. To register your interest, or to find out more about the opportunity, please contact Abbie Neale, Learning & Participation Assistant, at learning@nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk.
Not based in Norfolk?
Reading Teachers = Reading Pupils (RTRP) is Cheltenham Festivals’ year-round reading for pleasure programme, bringing teachers together to discover, discuss and share brilliant books with their pupils.
Find out more about their national network below.
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