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Sue Barker, Independent Usborne Organiser

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A Ghostly Good Time

5th August 2020

Find out how Claire Barker brought the world of Knitbone Pepper to life with a virtual author event in Italy.
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School of the Term

10th July 2020

Congratulations to Winkfield St. Mary's CE Primary School who are our School of the Term for Summer Term One!
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School of the Term

2nd March 2020

Usborne Organiser, Cheryl Randle, shares with us why she nominated Totley All Saints Primary School for School of the Term.
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March Picks for Schools

20th February 2020

With lots of new additions to our reading schemes, some fabulous new fiction and a graphic novel adaptation of a timeless classic, March's picks are perfect for bookworms of all ages.
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February Picks for Schools

23rd January 2020

With lots of reading titles to enjoy, some fabulous new fiction and two new titles to support STEAM learning, February's picks are full of variety.
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School of the Term

17th January 2020

Usborne Organiser, Michelle Dalby, shares with us why she nominated Hollymount Primary for School of the Term
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January Picks for Schools

16th December 2019

Our first releases of the new year are full of variety with phonics, fiction, two wonderful S.T.E.M. titles, and a whole host of other picks that are brilliant for building confidence in key skills.
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School of the Term

6th November 2019

Usborne Organiser, Amanda Saunders, shares with us why she nominated Bewbush Academy for School of the Term
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November Picks for Schools

18th October 2019

This month's new releases are all about reading for pleasure. From youngsters who are learning English as an additional language to those who need a little more encouragement to pick up a book; there's something to suit every reader!
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October Picks for Schools

20th September 2019

With lots of reading titles to enjoy, two new creative subject-based titles and a spooky new edition of an old classic, there's plenty to choose from in October's picks.
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September Picks for Schools

16th August 2019

With new additions to our Young Reading series, two fabulous new middle grade fiction reads and new history, maths and IT titles, September's picks are a fantastic start to the new school year.
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August Picks for Schools

19th July 2019

With new additions to our reading schemes, home learning titles and lots of fabulous fiction to choose from, August's picks are focused on boosting confidence in literacy.
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July Picks for Schools

21st June 2019

With a focus on literacy and PSHE, July's picks are all about helping children to develop confidence both personally and in the classroom.
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June Picks for Schools

24th May 2019

Our new releases this month are ideal for Early Years, KS1 and KS2 classrooms, with some fantastic picks for little ones starting school in September.
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School of the Term

8th May 2019

Usborne Organiser Rona McColgan shares with us why she nominated Grange Primary School for School of the Term.
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School of the Term

20th March 2019

Usborne Organiser Kayleigh Adair shares with us why she nominated Avenue End Primary School for School of the Term.
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April Picks for Schools

15th March 2019

With lots of fantastic fiction to choose from and a new addition to our Beginners series, there's something to grip every reader in April's picks.
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March Picks for Schools

15th February 2019

With lots of new additions to Usborne's reading schemes, some wonderful middle grade fiction and new maths and science titles, there's something for every student in March's picks.
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School of the Term

5th February 2019

Usborne Organiser Christina Taylor shares with us why she nominated Millbrook Primary School for School of the Term.
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February Picks for Schools

18th January 2019

With reading and writing titles galore, there's something to suit every young bookworm and budding writer in February's picks - from little ones just learning to put pen to paper, to devourers of YA fiction.
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January Picks for Schools

18th December 2018

January's picks are full of variety, with a new addition to our phonics scheme for new readers, two new 'See Inside...' titles, and Wipe-Clean and Usborne Key Skills titles to help provide that bit of extra support at home.
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School of the Term

27th November 2018

Usborne Organiser Beth O'Donovan shares with us why she nominated Homefields Primary School for School of the Term.
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December Picks for Schools

16th November 2018

December's picks are focused on developing literacy skills, whether that is for more confident readers, reluctant readers, or readers with English as an additional language.
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November Picks for Schools

19th October 2018

November's picks are focused on English, with new additions to our phonics scheme for new readers, the Complete Dickens for readers looking to challenge themselves, and a creative writing book for budding authors themselves.
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October Picks for Schools

21st September 2018

With lots of new additions to Usborne's reading schemes, some fantastic fiction and an array of titles to cherish in any school library, October's picks are full of variety.
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School of the Term

4th September 2018

A brand new Usborne award to recognise the brilliant work that schools do to promote literacy and reading for pleasure.
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September Picks for Schools

17th August 2018

With subject based titles to suit everyone from KS1 to KS5 and lots of brilliant new fiction titles, September's Picks for Schools are perfect to kick-start a new school year.
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August Picks for Schools

20th July 2018

With reading titles in abundance, there is something to capture every pupil's interests from the earliest readers to young adults in August's picks.
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July Picks for Schools

15th June 2018

With lots of new fiction to enjoy and a range of new key skills practice pads, July's picks for schools are perfect for both extra help at home and a bit of relaxation with a new favourite book.
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June Picks for Schools

18th May 2018

With a whole host of books to read from phonics, to young reading, to YA fiction, June's picks are perfect for bookworms everywhere.
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May Picks for Schools

20th April 2018

With lots of brilliant new fiction to choose from, May's titles will enthuse readers with imaginative plots and inspiring characters.
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April Picks for Schools

16th March 2018

With a focus on art and home-learning, April's titles will inspire creativity, and help children to develop confidence in key skills.
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March Picks for Schools

16th February 2018

With a focus on different subjects, March's titles are perfect for enthusing an interest in a subject area, and for inspiring further learning about it.
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Usborne Community Book Pledge

2nd April 2014

Our Community Book pledge is a simple, easy way for schools to increase their vital reading resources and for local businesses to support them in doing so.
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Usborne Community Book Pledge

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