Episode 3 - Does reading decline in children aged 11-16 in secondary schools?

School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 3For transcripts, links to all the books featured, resources, show notes and contact details, click here: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-3 Part one.Book post:Human Kindness: True Stories of Compassion and Generosity that Changed the World by John FrancisIceberg by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess RacklyeftEverything Sustainable Energy by National Geographic KidsWhisper on the Wind by Claire Saxby, illustrated by Jess RacklyeftBad Panda: The Cake Escape by Swapna HaddowGross Factopia by Paige TowlerFound by Sam UsherSecrets of the Dead: Mummies and Other Human Remains From Around the World by Matt RalphsBig Questions about the Universe by Alice James and Alex FrithLionel Poops by Éric VeilléOld Oak and Little Acorn by Elena MannionThe Last Storyteller by Donna Barba HigueraThe Cats Who Wanted More by Katie Sahota and Naomi TippingThe Spell Tailors by James NicolGranny Pip grows fruit by Deborah Chancellor and Julia GrovesRundown - top 30 children's and YA books to buy in September 2022:Alex Neptune, Dragon Thief by David OwenHow To Survive Anywhere by Ben LerwillBig Questions about the Universe by Alice James & Alex FrithIceberg by Claire SaxbyThe Last Storyteller by Donna Barba HigueraStories of Peace and Kindness For a Better World by Elizabeth LairdGranny Pip Grows Fruit by Deborah Chancellor and Julia GrovesGross FACTopia! By Paige TowlerEco Girl by Ken Wilson-MaxHuman Kindness by John FrancisThe Curse of the Tomb Robbers by Andy SeedStone by Finbar HawkinsEverything Sustainable Energy by National Geographic KidsThe Spell Tailors by James NicolFound by Sam UsherUnraveller by Frances HardingeThe Treekeepers by Kieran LarwoodNo Place for Monsters by Kory MerrittTom Gates 19 Random Acts of Fun by Liz PichonAnd Everything Will Be Glad to See You by Ella RisbridgerEverything Human Body by National Geographic KidsThe Cats Who Wanted More by Katie SahotaSecrets of the Dead by Matt RalphsWhich Way to Anywhere by Cressida CowellThe Elemental Detectives by Patrice LawrenceThe Baddies by Julia DonaldsonJoyful, Joyful by Dapo AdeolaOld Oak and Little Acorn by Elena Mannion.Dogs of the Deadlands by Anthony McGowanThe Collectors by Philip PullmanSeptember 2022 books of the month:Fiction: Stone by Finbar HawkinsNonfiction: Gross Factopia by Paige TowlerPicture book: Found by Sam UsherPart two.Time travelling to a world of second-hand books. In this episode, we feature children's historical fiction writer, Rosemary Sutcliff.Part three.Do you think children's reading declines in KS3 and KS4? With a social media poll.Credits and licensing.All sound effects and background music clips are correctly licensed for use on this podcast. See our licensing audit: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/category/podcasts/#podcast-credits Support the show