World Book Day 2010

World Book Day, as the name suggests, is a worldwide initiative aimed at raising the profile of books and reading amongst readers young and old. This year the date is March 4th, with a whole range of new books being published:

On World Book Day, 4 March, Quick Reads celebrates its fifth birthday with the release of ten new titles. Quick Reads are short, sharp shots of entertainment by bestselling authors and celebrities, which prove that books can be as exciting as an action film and as thrilling as a theme-park ride. They are perfect for regular readers wanting a short, exciting read and for those who have lost the reading habit or find reading tough. 

Click on any of the images below to find out more on the Quick Reads website.

SANDSTONE PRESS' VISTA SERIES

In a similar vein to Quick Reads, the Vista series creates ways in to reading for those who struggle, and offers entertaining and brief stories for those who just want a quick read! Sandstone add new titles to the growing series periodically, and the images below are just a small selection: click on any of them to find out more at the Sandstone Press website.

LINKS

For more information and ideas on using Quick Reads with reluctant readers, there is an excellent resource page here.