From the pitch to the page: how football stories are turning reluctant readers into book lovers
18 June, 2025
Dan Freedman, bestselling author of the Jamie Johnson series and Unstoppable, knows first-hand how hard it can be to get kids reading for pleasure. Once a reluctant reader himself, Dan now writes football-inspired books that connect with young people, particularly those who don’t see themselves in traditional stories. In this blog, he shares his top tips for engaging even the most hesitant readers.
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.
