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Welcome to Chatabout
Chatabout is a network for emergent reader groups created by The Reading Agency. We’re inviting anyone already running or wanting to run reading groups for adults with literacy needs to join.
This online network is designed for Chatabout members to share ideas, views and information about reading groups for this audience.
Don't forget to also visit Chatabout on the Reading Agency's website for practical guidance, case studies and much more.
This online network is designed for Chatabout members to share ideas, views and information about reading groups for this audience.
Don't forget to also visit Chatabout on the Reading Agency's website for practical guidance, case studies and much more.
Latest Activity
Genevieve Clarke posted a blog postNews from Chatabout
Dear AllPlease forgive another long silence from Chatabout. We've been busy so there's lots to report!Most important is that today we're launching an offer on Reading Groups for Everyone of sets of each of the new Quick Reads to public libraries that are using the Six Book Challenge. It's to mark the 'Fall in love with reading' campaign being run by Galaxy to support the launch of the…See More
sarah jane davis posted a status"preparing posters for upcoming author talks and planning the January launch of the 6 book challenge"
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Woking Train Crew
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Blog Posts
News from Chatabout
Posted by Genevieve Clarke on February 14, 2012 at 17:17
Reading Sight website
Posted by Simon Wallace on October 20, 2011 at 20:00
Quick Reads author Gervase Phinn to visit Southend Library
Posted by Simon Wallace on August 22, 2011 at 20:44 — 1 Comment
Big news update from Chatabout!
Posted by Genevieve Clarke on July 24, 2011 at 17:14 — 1 Comment
Eight new Quick Reads titles announced for 2012
Posted by Simon Wallace on July 23, 2011 at 12:30 — 4 Comments
The Joy of Six ..or sandcastles, Quick Reads and the "other" event in 2012
Posted by Simon Wallace on July 22, 2011 at 16:30
Six Book Success for Southend-on-Sea
Posted by Simon Wallace on June 30, 2011 at 20:52
Quick Reads inspire ESOL class in Watford
Posted by Beverley Small on June 27, 2011 at 18:11 — 1 Comment
666 eek!
Posted by Simon Wallace on June 24, 2011 at 21:31
A date with DAISY- helping to spread the word
Posted by Simon Wallace on June 15, 2011 at 20:40
Forum
Mencap reading group
Hi - Our local Mencap will be launching a reading group for adults with quite severe learming difficulties. The library will provide the venue, materials and support.What I would like to know is do…Continue
Started by Jon Killick in Chatabout case studies Mar 15, 2011.
Any advice? 2 Replies
Hi I'm a social work student and I am supporting a service user with mild learning difficulties to set up a reading group - they have a special interest in poetry. The group is aimed at anyone who…Continue
Started by Lisa in Reading material. Last reply by Lisa Mar 16, 2011.
Find a Read: online database of emergent reader titles 4 Replies
The First Choice Books database contains over 600 book titles for adults with a reading level of Entry 3 to Level 2. Later this month (March) we'll be relaunching the site to include a wider range of…Continue
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Started by Michelle Treagust in Reading material. Last reply by Michelle Treagust May 5, 2011.
quick reads 7 Replies
HiI have just been contacted by a literacy skills groups requesting book materials suitable for emergant readers. The tutor was particulary interested in quick reads. I have supplied them with a…Continue
Started by sarah jane davis in Chatabout case studies. Last reply by sarah jane davis Mar 8, 2011.
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Lynn Shepherd the author of Tom-All-Alone's and Essie Fox, the author of The Somnambulist are available for joint talks, workshops and reader days. The Somnambulist was inspired by one of Essie's favourite pre-Raphaelite paintings: Millais' The Somnambulist and Tom-All-Alone's by...Will Hill launches Department 19:The Rising
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