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School Reading List

The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.

  1. MAR 31

    Episode 29 - Do Children Read More Than We Think?

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 29 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-29/ Part 1 Book post Mr Norton's New Hat by Huw Lewis Jones and Corey EgbertInto the Ice: Reflections on Antarctica by Alison Lester & Coral TullochPlease Don't Read the Footnotes Please by Rob Walton, illustrated by Reena MakwanaMeet Amber Class by Enomwoyi Damali, illustrated by Ruthine BurtonBad ...

    40 min

  2. MAR 1

    Episode 28 - Is It Time To Rethink Dressing-Up For World Book Day?

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 28 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-28/ Part 1 Book post Diary Of A Future Billionaire by Pamela Butchart, illustrated by WottoSurviving Vesuvius by Christopher Harrisson, illustrated by Beth WatersPaloma Flies Away by María J. GuardaI Really Really Love My Noisy Bum by Karl Newson and Duncan BeedieLet’s Play Rugby by Gordon D’Arcy and Pa...

    43 min

  3. JAN 31

    Episode 27 - Why teaching discrete subjects encourages reading for pleasure

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 27 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-27/ Part 1 Book post Loverboy by Ben TomlinsonOne Day: A True Story of Courage and Survival in the Holocaust by Michael Rosen and Benjamin PhillipThe Really Beautiful Thing by Frances TosdevinGuardians of the New Moon: The Year of the Rat by Eric Huang, illustrated by Phung Nguyen QuangSammy and the Sto...

    37 min

  4. JAN 1

    Episode 26 - Why Discount Book Packs Are a Bad Deal for Schools

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 26 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-26/ Part 1 Book post A Symphony of Stories by James Mayhew2025 Children's Almanac by Collins KidsTraitors in Space: A Pick-Your-Own-Path Adventure by Tim CollinsMy Name is a Gift by Zeshan AkhterMy First Ocean Atlas by Catherine Ard and Paul DavizWhere to Hide a Star by Oliver JeffersA Beginners Guide t...

    36 min
  5. Episode 25 - What Are We Reading For?

    10/30/2024

    Episode 25 - What Are We Reading For?

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 25 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-25/ Part 1 Book post The Snowman Code by Simon StephensonCan We Live on Mars? by Giles SparrowFamily by Patricia Hegarty, illustrated by Britta TeckentrupMilo's Hat Trick by Jon AgeeWe Can! by Alexandra StrickYou Only Spy Twice by Ben SandersSuper Ocean Weekend by Gaëlle AlmérasCobweb by Michael Morpurg...

    46 min

  6. 10/01/2024

    Episode 24 - Why DuckDuckGo is best for book searches

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 24 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-24/ Part 1 Book post The Boy in the Suit by James FoxFirst Big Book of How by Sally SymesSerena and Laloolee Fly Away by Rosemary ClunieClive Penguin by Huw Lewis Jones and Ben SandersIvy Newt and the Vampixies by Derek Keilty and Magda BrolLife in the Wild by Lizzie DalyNina Peanut: Mega Mystery Solver...

    47 min

  7. 09/03/2024

    Episode 23 - Should mobile phones be banned in schools?

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 23 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-23/ Part 1 Book post Sisters of the Moon by Marie-Louise FitzpatrickA Celebration of Evolution by William SpringGina Kaminski Rescues the Giant by Craig Barr-Green, illustrated by Francis MartinCountdown to Bedtime Sleepy Dragon by Candy BeeOne Up by Ben SandersPeng and Spanners: When Pigs Go Bad! by St...

    39 min

  8. 08/01/2024

    Episode 22 - What to read in the summer holidays

    School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom Tolkien Season 1: Episode 22 For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-22/ Part 1 Book post The Virtue Season by L.M. NathanMove, Mr Mountain! by Francesca SannaLifesize Ocean Animals by Sophy HennDoggy Dance Off by Steve SmallmanBecoming Brave by Jennie Cashman WilsonWatts & Whiskerton by Meg McLarenGrimwood Party Animals by Nadia ShireenSherlock Bones and the Mischie...

    36 min
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The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.

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  • Creator
    Tom Tolkien
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 School Reading List
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    School Reading List

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