Organisations which focus on books and reading

National Literacy Trust
www.literacytrust.org.uk
This charity is dedicated to building a literate nation – it is concerned with raising literacy standards for all age groups throughout the UK. ‘Literacy underpins all educational achievement and is central to economic advance; it helps develop human potential and raises self-esteem.’

Children’s Book Trust UK
www.booktrust.org.uk
This site is designed to help parents, teachers, librarians and young people choose books. Excellent site with advice on how to plan a book event.

Reading Is Fundamental
www.rif.org.uk
Up-to-date news of reading initiatives across the UK and how to make them happen near you.

National Association of Writers in Education
www.nawe.co.uk
Supports writers in schools, with a searchable directory of writers on the web.

TeachNet
www.teachnet.com/lesson/langarts/reading/bookrepts1.html
Tried and tested ideas from the US for book reviews and recommendations.