Announcing the 2025 Quiz Writers’ Choice Awards Nominees
19 May, 2025
The Quiz Writers’ Choice Awards are held every year alongside the release of our What Kids Are Reading report. The report is the largest annual study of the reading habits and trends of students across the UK and Ireland using data from a variety of sources, including Renaissance Accelerated Reader, over an entire academic year.
Fostering a Love of Reading: Insights from Tracey Frohawk
27 February, 2025
Tracey Frohawk, the Trust Librarian for Learning Without Limits Academy Trust in Leicestershire has been instrumental in implementing Renaissance Solutions like Accelerated Reader, Star Reading and myON across three secondary schools and two primary schools. Her practices have significantly boosted literacy and fostered a love of reading among pupils. In this blog, we explore how Tracey has created a vibrant reading culture, engaged pupils through responsibility, and supported all reading levels.
Reading for nourishment: Insights from Jeffrey Boakye
5 February, 2025
Jeffrey Boakye is best known for his works that explore themes of identity, race, and social justice. His notable book, "Musical Truth: A Musical Journey Through Modern Black Britain," won the Accelerated Reader Quiz Writers' Choice Secondary Non-Fiction Award, highlighting his impact on readers and educators alike. Margaret Allen, Customer Advocacy Manager at Renaissance, interviewed Jeffrey on the benefits of reading and why our perspective on it needs to change.