We are delighted to invite your school community – teachers, librarians, and pupils – to take part in the Teachers’ Reading Challenge: How Diverse Books Unlock the Power of Reading. This professional learning opportunity, hosted by The Reading Agency in partnership with The Open University, encourages school staff to deepen their engagement with contemporary children’s literature, especially voices that reflect a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives.

Why join?

• Expand your repertoire of inclusive and diverse texts ideal for classrooms across Key Stages
• Access downloadable classroom resources, author recommendations, and pedagogical guidance
• Log, review and share your reads within a supportive community of educators
• Earn digital badges and recognition as you reach your reading goals

Join The Reading Agency’s  Supporting Inclusive Reading in the Classroom webinar and panel discussion on Tuesday 7th October 2025, from 4 – 5pm. Expert speakers will showcase research evidence and practical strategies for using representative texts to enhance student engagement, reading for pleasure, empathy, and identity affirmation.

Book your ticket here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/teachers-reading-challenge-2025-supporting-inclusive-reading-in-the-class-tickets-1630724854939 and help your school unlock the transformative power of diverse reading.