Norfolk Library Service and Virtual School Book Group

As you know, the latest research by the National Literacy Trust showed that Children and young people's enjoyment of reading is at crisis point, falling drastically in the last year alone and reveals 2 in 3 children and young people don't enjoy reading'. To support 'pupils in key stage 2 should participate in discussion about both books that are read to them and those they can read for themselves, taking turns and listening to what others say' and as an extension and legacy to the library provision project, the Virtual School in collaboration with Norfolk Library Service would like to support your school to establish a book group. 

 We are absolutely thrilled and delighted that the incredible Michael Rosen has given his support to this project and is enthusiastic for schools to establish book groups.  All schools who participate will receive a letter from Michael, some copies of his books for their library  and a recorded message from Michael which has been especially recorded for you to share in an assembly. 

 If you have a member of your team or a school volunteer who would like to establish and run a book group, Norfolk Library Service and the Virtual School can support by providing: 

•  A complete framework for a book club covering 6 sessions alongside suggestions for book related activities 
• A member of the Norfolk Library Service will visit your school and will run the first session of the club for your school if required. This would also offer the opportunity to discuss the book club and offer support to the person running the club 
• An invitation template for pupils 
• A letter template to parents and carers explaining the invitation to the book club 
• A termly set of books to be provided for the book club 
• A termly letter/ video clip from the author of the book 
• Additional support for the school from the Norfolk Library Service and the virtual school 

There is no charge for any of the resources mentioned. 

We appreciate that this may be difficult to facilitate due to staffing commitments so it is hoped the package created will help to start and support your book group. 

 We have a limited number of spaces available so please register your interest by email, [email protected] by December 10th 2025 

 If you have any questions then do please get in touch,