Carnegie Shortlist 2015
17 March, 2015
Every book shortlisted for the 2015 CILIP Carnegie Medal has a reading practice quiz available for Accelerated Reader. The shortlist was announced on 17 March. The winner will be revealed on Monday 22 June.
Kate Greenaway Shortlist 2015
17 March, 2015
Every book shortlisted for the 2015 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal has a reading practice quiz available for Accelerated Reader, except for Shaun Tan's Rules of Summer. The shortlist was announced on 17 March. The winner will be revealed on Monday 22 June.
World Book Day 2015
17 March, 2015
Nine of the special £1 books for World Book Day 2015 are now available to quiz on Accelerated Reader! The Irish edition by Kate McGann is also available. We have full details of the books, Book Levels and Interest Levels.
More Christmas Collections
17 March, 2015
As Christmas approaches, students will be reaching for books to get them in the festive spirit. We have searched through the archives to bring you a collection of books with Accelerated Reader quizzes that will keep your students gripped over the Christmas holidays.
Opal Plumstead, Picture Perfect and the Long Haul quizzes just released for Accelerated Reader
17 March, 2015
This week has seen the release of quizzes for three high-profile books by best-selling authors Jacqueline Wilson, Holly Smale and Jeff Kinney.
Two Hi/Low series from Axis Education quizzed for AR
17 March, 2015
We have recently released reading practice quizzes on two series of Hi/Lo books from Axis Education. These books are carefully written for students with low reading ages, but have plot lines that will appeal to older readers. By using culturally relevant settings and situations, the books are an engaging take on daily life for students and young adults. We asked some members of our quiz editing team to give their thoughts on the series.
New international literature from Peirene Press quizzed for Accelerated Reader
17 March, 2015
As well as supporting reluctant and struggling readers, Renaissance Learning is always on the lookout for new books to engage the gifted and talented readers in schools. Three recently approved quizzes from Peirene Press fall into this category.
Happy Birthday, Royal Baby!
17 March, 2015
This time last year we celebrated the arrival of Prince George of Cambridge, third in line to the throne. To mark the occasion, we blogged about our newly-released quiz on Martha Mumford's picture book Shh! Don't Wake the Royal Baby! On Prince George's first birthday, then, it is only fitting that we highlight Mumford's follow-up title Happy Birthday, Royal Baby!
Kevin Brooks and Jon Klassen win at CILIP CKG Awards
17 March, 2015
Kevin Brooks and Jon Klassen have been awarded the 2014 CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals.