Free literacy services that boost your school's reading culture

A whole-school sponsored reading challenge — and typically the event that raises the most money for school libraries. Children are sponsored by family, friends, and neighbours to read during a set week or school holiday, making it one of the most popular literacy fundraisers schools run.

I provide everything your school needs: a beautifully produced assembly launch video to kick off the challenge with real excitement, personalised reading logs for every child, and achievement certificates to celebrate their efforts. All sponsorship is collected online, so there's minimal admin work for staff.

Once you hit the fundraising thresholds, Usborne's matched funding unlocks free books for your library — automatically.

For nurseries: Ready Steady Listen — children are sponsored to enjoy stories read aloud to them.

Virtual Book Fairs: I've created age-appropriate showcase videos for each year group. Teachers play them in the classroom — children fill in wish lists, parents order online via a dedicated link, and books arrive directly at your school. Simple, modern, and genuinely loved by pupils.

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In-person fairs (South West London): I come in as a visitor for a special one-off event — bringing the books to life and creating a real buzz across every class.

Talks, readings, Q&As and book signings from 25 Usborne authors — I coordinate the whole booking process for you, completely free. Authors set and charge their own fees directly to schools.