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With the school year being in its final term and the summer holidays approaching, The Great Library Getaway offers an exciting opportunity to keep the reading momentum going! Teachers - imagine your students embarking on a literary adventure filled with captivating stories, interactive activities, and a world of imagination, all from the comfort of their homes or even away on holiday!

Looking to promote reading in your school? See how 2Simple can help you promote a love of books, and help your students develop their reading skills with this blog.

Looking for National Storytelling Week 2026 ideas? Discover teacher-friendly activities, Purple Mash Library books, resources for the theme 'Soundtrack your Story,' and inspiration for the National Year of Reading.

The brand-new version of our online guided reading library Serial Mash is now live. There's a new look, improvements to existing functionality and lots more exciting new features to explore.

National Author's Day is celebrated on 1st November each year. This year, celebrate our writer in residence, Ivor Baddiel, and find out more about his new book, Brainchild.