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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · 2h

We are so grateful to @thehealthlotteryfoundation for their support of our work, bringing the magic of books and stories to hospitals across Wales. This would not have been possible without the support of The Health Lottery Foundation so thank you! (diolch!)

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · 3h

@guppybooks.bsky.social @lwilliamsonauthor.bsky.social

Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · 3h

Excellent! We are BIGG fans of Lisa's books 😂

Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · 4h

24.10.25 Live author event!
Join Lisa Williamson as she shares her new book, Selfie Queen, the latest in the brilliant Bigg School series, which tells the stories of different children in Year 7 navigating the ups and downs of growing up. @guppybooks

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Lisa Williamson Live Online Event: Friday 24 October 2025 - Read for Good

Join Read for Good's free virtual author event with Lisa Williamson as she shares her new book, Selfie Queen, on Friday 24 October 2025 at 10am.

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · 28d

Brand new books are a perfect way to start a new month, we're so glad you like them!

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Aug 29

Save the date!!! 🍫🍰 13.11.25
We’re throwing a HUGE poetry party on Thursday 13 November to celebrate Michael Rosen, one of the UK’s most beloved children’s authors and poets – and everyone’s invited!
Join Michael’s poetry party LIVE in partnership with @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Aug 26

Book Club
Read for Good x @dkbooks.bsky.social

We have 10 bundles of books to give away!!
@jencalonita.bsky.social @jenniepoh.bsky.social #KesGray

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Aug 6

We have 20 copies of Minna's Masks by @louisegooding.bsky.social to give away! Published by DK

Through Minna’s story, readers will learn about masking, which people use to help them fit in or adjust to situations where they may otherwise feel insecure.

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Aug 6

If you loved watching England's women win the Euros, why not lose yourself in a book about #football ?
@faberchildrens.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @barringtonstoke.bsky.social
More reading inspo here 👇
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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 24

Fab end to the school term at Gloucester Royal Hospital Sch with author & illustrator Chloe Savage. A great morning of drawing, imagining & exploring magnificant creatures of the deep when talking about Chloe's book 'The Search for Carmella'.🐠🦀🐙 @chloe.the.savage @walkerbooksuk @walkerpicturebooks

'The Search for Carmella' book with drawing by hosptial school pupil

Chloe Savage (author/illustrator) drawing with a pupil from the hospital school

Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 23

Lovely book post from @scholasticuk.bsky.social today!

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 22

Looking for some reading suggestions for the summer holidays? Why not check out our Books We Love page. With recommendations from our team of teachers, publishers, librarians and our teen ambassador there is something for everyone!
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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 17

It's one of our favourites!

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 17

You can't beat a golden oldie! 📖

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Abena Eyeson @eyesab2.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thank you @readforgood.bsky.social for the insightful review of RUNNING MY OWN RACE. Check it out on their website.
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@nosycrow.bsky.social
#runningmyownrace
#summerreading
#middlegrade

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 10

It really does go hand-in-hand!

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 9

Save the date - 13 November is Michael Rosen Day!

Walker are throwing a huge poetry party with Read for Good. This is a brilliant opportunity to celebrate poetry & reading with one of the UK’s most beloved poets & authors.
@walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 8

As The National Reading For Pleasure Charity, we were delighted to hear of @departmentforedu.bsky.social @literacy-trust.bsky.social #NationalYearofReading.
At Read for Good, since our first Readathon over 40 years ago, it’s been our daily mission to help unlock the life-changing power of reading

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jul 1

#SevenDeadlyThorns out October 2025

@bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social we loved the paint it yourself book cover!

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jun 24

We love this very creative poetry 🧡📚

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jun 24

Register to run Readathon today & your can get your invite! readforgood.org

Read for Good: motivating kids to love reading and helping disadvantaged children.

Read for Good encourages children to love reading. We work in schools and hospitals across the UK to make reading accessible and fun.

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jun 24

It's our Summer Party this week - celebrating 40 years of Readathon!! A FREE online event with Nick Sharratt, @neillcameron.bsky.social, @afsteadman.bsky.social & @mattbothwell.com @dkbooks.bsky.social @simonkidsuk.bsky.social @dfbstoryhouse.bsky.social @puffinbooksuk.bsky.social

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · Jun 5

Photoshoot in action at Bristol Royal Hosptial for Children. We were welcomed by the fab play team & comms team, as well as nurses, doctors & the fantastic children we met who took part. Wonderful photos were captured - can't wait to share them! @twist_eventsltd @Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Photographer taking photo of Read for Good bookcase, storytellers and hosptial staff.

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · May 22

Thank to everyone who joined our fabulous live event with David Walliams & HarperCollins Children's Books

Over 50,000 children signed up which fills the 02 Arena in London 2 1/2 times (for footy fans, filled St James' Park)!! 🤩We hope it inspired you to get reading & to create your own stories 🧡

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Read for Good @readforgood.bsky.social · May 13

SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue shows how teamwork, creativity and working together can overcome challenges, all while inspiring a love of STEM.
Read more about inspiring a love of reading through STEM in our blog: readforgood.org/stem/
**Book giveaway coming!** @questfriendz.bsky.social

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