School Reading List
Tom Tolkien
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The School Reading List Podcast - presented by Tom Tolkien. In each episode, we recommend new and classic children's and young adult books.
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S1E42 Episode 42 - How to ensure reading can be unlocked by things children and teens already love
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 42For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-42/Part 1Book postA Sister…
S1E41 Episode 41 - Will the government's new reading assessments undermine the National Year of Reading?
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 41For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-41/Part 1Book postDead…
S1E40 Episode 40 - How to spot which books will appeal to 14-16+ year olds based on social media trends
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 40For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-40/Part 1Book post I Am…
S1E39 Episode 39 - “Only 10% of boys aged 14-16 read daily for pleasure.”
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 39For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-39/Part 1Book postCarnival…
S1E38 Episode 38 - How Book Censorship Creeps into UK Schools and How to Respond
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 38For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-38/Part 1Book postSmall…
S1E37 Episode 37 - How author visits benefit schools and reading for pleasure
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 37For transcripts, resources & show notes: https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-37/Part 1Book postHot Food…
S1E36 Episode 36 - Using AI to help students with difficult GCSE set books and exam comprehensions
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 36For transcripts, resources & show notes, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-36/Part 1Book…
S1E35 Episode 35 - A library in every primary: what £10m means
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 35For transcripts, resources & show notes, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-35/Part 1Book…
S1E34 Episode 34 - Books that rival screens and social media
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 34For transcripts & show notes see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-34/Part 1Book postGloam by Jack…
S1E33 Episode 33 - The UK National Year of Reading 2026
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 33For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-33/Part…
S1E32 Episode 32 - What are picture books, and why are they useful?
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 32For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-32/Part…
S1E31 Episode 31 - How reading between the ages of 11 and 16 can help teens get better jobs
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 31For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-31/Part…
S1E30 Episode 30 - Why Investing in Your School Library Can Boost Your School Inspection Grade
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 30For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-30/Part…
S1E29 Episode 29 - Do Children Read More Than We Think?
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 29For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-29/Part…
S1E28 Episode 28 - Is It Time To Rethink Dressing-Up For World Book Day?
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 28For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-28/Part…
S1E27 Episode 27 - Why teaching discrete subjects encourages reading for pleasure
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 27For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-27/Part…
S1E26 Episode 26 - Why Discount Book Packs Are a Bad Deal for Schools
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 26For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-26/Part…
S1E25 Episode 25 - What Are We Reading For?
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 25For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-25/Part…
S1E24 Episode 24 - Why DuckDuckGo is best for book searches
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 24For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-24/Part…
S1E23 Episode 23 - Should mobile phones be banned in schools?
School Reading List podcast hosted by Tom TolkienSeason 1: Episode 23For transcripts, resources, show notes and contact details, see https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk/podcasts/series-1-episode-23/Part…
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School Reading List has published 43 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Arts, Books.
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