See Myself in Books Festival
Every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they read. This is the driver behind Read Manchester’s See Myself in Books campaign, which aims to introduce children to a…
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Look back at the Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Read 2025 – Quiet Storm.
For the 2nd year the Year 6 to Year 7 Transition Read was Quiet Storm by local, award-winning author, Kimberly Whittam Home | Kimberly Whittam Author . The book was originally…
Celebrating Non-Fiction November 2025
To celebrate Non-Fiction November, Read Manchester has spent the past month working with publishers and authors to promote non-fiction and gift fantastic fact books to pupils of Manchester schools. We’ve had…
Watch Shane Hegarty, author of this year’s Early Years Transition Read introduce The One and Only You
We are delighted that The One and Only You by Shane Hegarty and illustrated by Ben Mantle is our Transition Read title for children starting Reception classes this September. The…
Engaging Young Readers: Autumn Library Events in Manchester
Authors, crafts and storytelling, this autumn half term we have hosted numerous free reading for pleasure sessions for children across Manchester. Almost 3000 children have benefited from author and library visits…
Manchester primary schools enjoy festive fun in libraries this December.
As we head towards the end of the Autumn term, we have been looking at ways to celebrate Christmas with Primary classes from across Manchester. From storytelling to crafts and…
Louisa Reid’s Handle With Care: Inspiring Manchester Teens
Local author Louisa Reid launched her latest YA novel, ‘Handle With Care’ with visits to three Manchester high schools this October. Visits were made to MEA South, St Paul’s, and…