If you are looking for something to read or listen to, take a look at this Wakelet. There are links to books and comics to read online, as well as audiobooks, podcasts and authors reading their own work.
Specific authors
If you’re looking for something new to read, try Literature Map: type in a favourite author and it will suggest other authors of a similar style. “The closer two writers are, the more likely someone will like both of them. Click on any name to travel along.”
Many authors share new content on their website, YouTube channel and social media. Below are some of Ms Boyd’s favourite writers.
The author of the How to train a dragon series has been reading her books on Youtube, one chapter at a time. The Children’s Laureate also has creativity tips, book recommendations and story writing ideas.
The author of Alex Rider has short stories on his website, as well as a new Diamond Brothers case, Where Seagulls Dare.
If you enjoy fiction books about war or sport, the author of Football Academy and Foul play has short reading from his books on Youtube, as well as book trailers and creative writing tips.
Online activities
If you are looking for some activities to support your reading or to relax, below are some fun places to start:
Enjoy Hogwarts with Harry Potter at Home. J.K Rowling offers you videos, creative ideas, quizzes and puzzles among many other magical activities. Accio, wand!
Author Anna James hosts a live book club on her YouTube channel, with a different guest author every episode. The Bookwanderers Club starts with Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series, and includes Ross MacKenzie (The Nowhere Emporium), Frank Cotterell-Boyce, Cressida Cowell (How to train your dragon) among others.
The Scottish Book Trust is a wonderful resource to support your reading at home. Start with booklists for recommendations, the Home Hub for fun activities, or watch a session of Authors Live where famous writers discuss their work.
This publisher has free content and activities on their website and social media, including poetry and non-fiction. There are also author readings, character illustrations, Q&As, nursery rhymes and origami guides on Youtube.
