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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
Celebrate Poem in Your Pocket Day with novels in verse
Poem in Your Pocket Day, which is on the 10th of April this year, is a day when people celebrate poetry by carrying around a poem they’ve selected and sharing it with others. Non-narrative poems themselves are not usually quizzable for Accelerated Reader, as they wouldn’t form a true test… 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
World Book Day 2025
This World Book Day, our UK Content team members were asked to recommend a children’s book that stuck with them in recent years. They used prompts from the Renaissance Book Detectives game to discuss the stories they loved. For an added twist, everyone submitted a fun photo… Read More
Fostering a Love of Reading: Insights from Tracey Frohawk
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. 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