External resources

Use this page to find resources which are produced by other organisations. You can either search through the list of resources below or enter key words into the search field above (for example "school library").

Young People external resources:

• achuka.co.uk

  An independent website for anyone interested in recommended children's literature, including reviews.

• arbookfind.co.uk

  Accelerated Reader Book Finder is a free online tool from Renaissance Learning. You can search as a pupil, parent, teacher or librarian.

• askchris.essexcc.gov.uk

  Ask Chris combines the knowledge and enthusiasm of Essex libraries staff with the recommendations of readers and reading groups across Essex, to provide book recommendations for children and young people.

• axiseducation.co.uk

  Axis Education produces reading materials for teenagers and adults with a reading age of five and above.

• barringtonstoke.co.uk

  Barrington Stoke book publishers specialises in providing age-appropriate books for reluctant readers and children and adults with dyslexia.

• bdadyslexia.org.uk

  The British Dyslexia Association is a national charity that supports people of all ages with dyslexia.

• bookgrouponline.com

  Book Group Online is an online reading group for registered forum users. Discussions are based around genres and themes as well as specific books. Discussions are monitored and so are suitable for both children and adults.

• booktrustchildrensbooks.org.uk

  Booktrust provides information about books for children and young people, including reviews, recommendations, author interviews and news on book prizes.

• channel4.com/bookbox

  Bookbox is a Channel 4 website that aims to put children in touch with authors and their books. The site features over 30 of the most popular authors, poets and illustrators.

• direct.gov.uk information on English and literacy courses

  The Government's DirectGov website provides information on English and literacy courses, including those for speakers of other languages (ESOL).