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Q&A with author Jan Dunning on writing for YA readers
In July, some of us from the UK Content team were delighted to attend the London book launch for The Last Thing You’ll Hear, the second novel by YA author Jan Dunning. This was especially exciting because many of us have worked with Jan when she was a freelance quiz… Read More
Celebrating Pride month with books featuring trans and non-binary characters
To celebrate Pride month, the Content Team has chosen to highlight some of our favourite titles featuring trans and non-binary characters. These books bring awareness to the adversity and pain that many trans and non-binary people experience, but also highlight the joy and fulfillment that comes with living as one’s… Read More
Picture books on grief and loss for young readers
Experiencing the death of a loved one is something people will face throughout their lives. No matter what our age, this can be a difficult time as we come to terms with our loss. Children experiencing grief may have difficult emotions that they do not know how to talk about. Read More
We need to talk about talking: a step-by-step approach to language development
Georgina Cook, Education Specialist – Language & Literacy, Renaissance “The cohorts we are getting now are lockdown babies. They often don’t know how to play together or interact together, or take turns in conversations,” explains Genna Hitchin from Palace Fields Primary School in Runcorn. Their speech, she goes on, is… Read More
16 Hi/Lo Titles to Support Dyslexic Students
This month, the Content Team has compiled a book list of Hi/Lo titles to support dyslexic readers. These books are Dyslexia friendly, with specialist fonts, layouts and spacing that ensure they are suitable for neurodiverse readers. Want to learn more about how to support students with Dyslexia? Look out for… Read More
Books about Ramadan for young readers
With Muslims worldwide due to begin celebrating the Islamic month of Ramadan next week, the Content team put together a booklist focusing on the religious holiday. Using this selection of fiction and nonfiction titles, younger children can learn all about the traditions that Muslims observe during Ramadan and the three-day… Read More
Reading for nourishment: Insights from Jeffrey Boakye
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. Read More
Q&A with children’s book author Beverly Sanford on writing hi-lo books
At Renaissance, we love hi-lo books, titles that have low reading levels but have themes that engage older readers. We invited hi-lo author and AR quiz writer Beverly Sanford to share her experiences writing this type of book. This October celebrates the 10th anniversary of the publishing of Bev’s first… Read More
What I wish I’d known about Accelerated Reader as a Literacy Lead
By Georgina Cook, Product Marketing Manager What I wish I’d known about Accelerated Reader as a Literacy Lead Reading is fundamental to language development and lifelong learning. With a recent National Literacy Trust survey [1]showing that reading for pleasure is at its lowest since 2005, schools face the… Read More
Black History Month 2024
October is Black History Month in the UK, and this year we’ve put together a calendar with a selection of 31 myON and Accelerated Reader books so teachers and librarians will have recommendations for all ages on hand every day of the month. View the calendar here. The official… Read More