Librarians work hard enough as it is (you’re stars!) and today’s rapid change and shift in media platforms with its multitude of distractions doesn’t make the job any easier. Hopefully these resources can help ease the burden! (It’s a long page with lots of literacy goodies! Keep scrolling down to get them all!)

Reluctant Readers

Every school has one or two students who think they can get through life without reading. Here are some tough worded videos answering every excuse they can think of.

To view all the ‘Reasons to Read’ videos for reluctant readers (there’s a lot!) check out the youTube playlist click here:

Pimp your Library!

Mental Strength A3 & A2 Poster
Pimp your library walls with these funky posters. A range of different memes (all orbiting around the theme of literacy!) available for download. All posters are available at Pinterest click here.
Imagination A3 & A2 Poster

Bookmarks!

Keeper of the Realms Dragon Bookmark

Who couldn’t do with more bookmarks in their life? The very funkiest of fantasy bookmarks to give your library an added ka-POW!

A full range of bookmarks – some with simple images, other with literacy inspired quotes – available for download at Pinterest click here

Tips for Young Writers!

For your young and inspired writers here’s  are a range of strange and quirky tips they’ve probably never considered! Content includes: how to overcome writer’s block, getting published, writer’s insights and other miscellaneous goodies.

To view all the ‘Writer’s Tips’ videos check out the youTube playlist click here:

 

Got a Bullied Bookworm?

 

Bullies suck! Marcus Alexander might be big and ugly now but when he was a YA he was most definitely a bookworm! These are the words that Marcus thinks would have helped him when he was younger if only someone had shared them with him. We hope these help!

Missing Something?

If you’re looking for something juicy for your library but can’t find it here get in touch and we’ll see what we can do to help! Click here for our contact form

Motivational Speaker

‘He motivated us to follow our dreams and conquer our fears…he was an incredible speaker with amazing stories to tell…’  City of London School for Girls

‘…the pupils and teachers adored his event…’ Hay Festival      ‘…I’ve never had such a successful author visit…’Librarian, Perins

Marcus visits over a hundred schools per annum both nationally & internationally. If you have an interest in arranging a booking please check out our author visits page. Click here