Get reading! 
You can have fun, learn, develop new skills and get all the information you need for life.

We can open up the world of reading to you and inspire you to read more but we would also like your help to inspire other children to read. Join your local Idea Store reading group or send your book reviews to ideastore@towerhamlets.gov.uk

Bookstart

It is never too early to discover books and reading through the national Bookstart scheme.

Booktrust Teenage Prize

The Booktrust Teenage Prize recognises and celebrates the best in contemporary writing for teenagers aged 12 - 16 years.

Bow's Best Books

Discover the Top 100 books borrowed by you throughout the Spacehop challenge from Idea Store Bow.

Multisensory Story Packs

Multi-sensory stories are for children with profound learning difficulties.

National Young Readers' Programme

Discover National Young Readers' Programme and visit with your school class. Choose books to keep to build up your home library.

Reading Groups

Join your local reading group and discover great books to read. Take part in the Tower Hamlets Book Award by choosing and voting for your favourite books.

Share a Story Videos

Everyone loves a good story and what could be nicer than being read to. Sit back,  watch and listen to our Idea Store storytellers.

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