Hachette Schools Posts

The Henna Wars is the perfect KS3 book to discuss difficult topics such as homophobia, cultural appropriation and racism, in the classroom.   The Henna Wars is written by Bangladeshi-Irish author, Adiba Jaigirdar, a brilliant […]

    This resource pack provides material (including free extracts from the books) for four, hourlong lessons that can take place during classes, during circle time, P4C sessions, or as extra-curricular activities. Designed for use […]

What use is the imagination? Can art change anything? What do we gain by being creative? Take a closer look at these And Other Big Questions in Why do we need Art? –  a highly […]

Discover a brilliantly original fairy tale about the power of hope and friendship to triumph against all odds, from one of the world’s best storytellers, J.K. Rowling.   Activity Sheets Enjoy puzzles, tasks, crafts and […]

Help the kids in your class overcome their worries (during this very worrying time) with The Worry (Less) Book by Rachel Brian – a fun, accessible text packed with pictures and perfect for Key Stage […]

National Non-Fiction November is the Federation of Children’s Book Groups’ annual event for celebrating factual, informational and non-fiction books. Follow @FCBGNews and search for #NNFN2020 and #ThePlanetWeShare on Twitter throughout November, and find out more […]

From Onjali Q. Rauf, the award-winning and best-selling author of The Boy at the Back of the Class, comes another incredible story, told with humour and heart.   Told from the perspective of a bully, this […]

October is Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate and learn about the achievements and contributions of the black community in the UK and around the world. It’s also important to celebrate black authors and […]

Looking for author events? Find out more about the virtual events author Teri Terry is offering below (from Teri Terry herself).   With schools closed and remote learning the new normal, sixteen schools took part […]

Looking for an exciting thriller to read with your class as well as accompanying discussion questions? Look no further…   Dark Blue Rising is the start of a speculative thriller trilogy for KS3 readers from […]

Help children defy self-doubt, re-boot their resilience and follow their own path with Dare to Be You! The unmissable follow-up to the bestselling You Are Awesome by Matthew Syed empowers readers with inspiring advice and […]

When Secrets Set Sail is the breathtaking new adventure from Sita Brahmachari, the award-winning author of Where the River Runs Gold. Ideal for reading with Upper Key Stage 2.   This beautifully written story shines a […]