Find suggestions here for good things to read! YHT pupils, students and staff can log in and reserve them on the Library's Click and Collect service. More ▼
Check the news feed for updates on dates for Click and Collect.
Audible are making a limited selection of their audiobooks available temporarily for free, for as long as schools are closed. More ▼
Stream stories, including titles across six different languages, free from your desktop, laptop, phone or tablet.
eBooks and audiobooks to download and enjoy – FREE from our local public libraries.
This collection of Empathy Shorts were written by leading authors especially for EmpathyLab to make sure everyone can access an empathy-boosting story on Empathy Day - and every day! More ▼
Enjoy reading them on your own, or share with your family and friends.
Some generous authors and illustrators have filmed readings so we can all share one of their empathy-boosting stories or poems!
Buy Books, eBooks, DVDs, Blu-ray, Stationery, Music CDs & more with FREE UK Delivery on all orders. More ▼
Support your local bookshop by shopping with Hive.co.uk (nominate Victoria Bookshop in Haverfordwest or Tenby Bookshop, for example, when you order)
Comics and magazines to download and enjoy, free from our local public libraries.
Welcome to World Book Day’s World of Stories - listen to audiobooks of your favourite books for FREE.
Listen to some of the amazing authors and illustrators who have entertained young people at the Hay Festival in recent years! More ▼
We look forward to being able to take pupils from YHT again soon.
Live webcasts featuring some of the biggest names writing books for children and young people today - Kwame Alexander, Ross Mackenzie, Joseph Coelho, Malorie Blackman, Phil Earle, Marcus Sedgwick and many more
This excellent website from the Scottish Book Trust provides an amazing array of videos of authors live on demand! More ▼
Authors include Charlie Higson, Malorie Blackman, Liz Pichon, Anthony Horowitz, and many more
A fantastic collection of short stories, poems and pictures from over 100 authors and illustrators, including Anthony Horowitz, Liz Pichon and Robin Stevens. More ▼
This collection has been made available free to read here online during lockdown. A hardback edition can be purchased, with a donation from each sale going to NHS Charities Together.
Authors are interviewed by members of the Booklings reading group at Glenthorne High School, Surrey. More ▼
This talented group is run by fantastic Glenthorne school librarian Lucas Maxwell.
Loads of creative activities focusing on Peter Bunzl's Cogheart series of exciting adventures.
Abi Elphinstone shares her wonderful adventures, with video clips and activities based around them
Videos of Neil Gaiman reading his books aloud, plus booktrailers and downloadable activities.
Official home of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts More ▼
Harry Potter at Home aims to bring a touch of Harry Potter magic to our new daily lives
Explore the Tour of the Making of Harry Potter at the Warner Bros Studios in London. More ▼
Amazing and magical!
Browse the Home Activities Hub to find resources to use at home, entertaining author events to watch online, and stories to share together. More ▼
Sharing books and reading is a great way to make the most of time spent at home.
The latest news and info about the Alex Rider series, plus games and activities
Each weekday, fabulous author Oliver Jeffers will be reading one of his stories and sharing some of the things which went into making it.
Tom Palmer's site has a wealth of information, video clips and links to explore, all linked to his books.
Tom Palmer reads his book D-Day aloud to his dog, Finn. More ▼
Visit his website for lots more info and video clips - https://www.tompalmer.co.uk/
The wonderful author Tom Palmer is making available Scouted and Kick-Off, the first Roy of the Rovers fiction and graphic novel, free to download and keep as ebooks, plus 25% off the Season 1 books.
Some great podcasts for children aged 9-12 to listen to.
This beautiful book was originally made available pre-publication to read as a free ebook; it has now been published in hardback. Stanley Tucci reads it here for your enjoyment. More ▼
To raise awareness of the Save the Children Save the Stories campaign, which is helping children most affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Activities revolving around the fantastic series that is Murder Most Unladylike
For the latest in football news, quizzes and football biographies from the team bringing us the excellent Ultimate Football Heroes series, and others
Every week a popular children's author or illustrator will provide you with free books, exclusive videos and their top three recommended reads. More ▼
A great way of keeping reading wherever you are!
Elevenses with The World of David Walliams, including free audio stories More ▼
Go to the Activities tab for lots of fun things to do too!
Website of local author and Children's Laureate Wales More ▼
Check out her fantastic stories Gaslight and Seaglass. Wilde due out soon
Fantastic 10 minute challenges set by authors and illustrators each day. First up is the amazing Abi Elphinstone
Advice, information and free resources for parents and carers of children with dyslexia
Stephen Fry starts a new Big Read - Listen in to hear A Seven-Letter Word by Kim Slater [starts 9 minutes in]
Lots of information and activities, including making a mini book and drawing a Gruffalo.
Being developed and updated over the coming days/
Tips on boosting your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills for young adults
The National Shelf Service is a daily YouTube broadcast featuring book recommendations from professional librarians. More ▼
Launched by CILIP (the Library & Information Profession), and the Youth Libraries Group the daily videos will focus on helping children and families discover new, diverse reading experiences. The broadcast will run Monday to Friday at 11.00am each day
Interesting creative activities from local author and Children's Laureate Wales, Eloise Williams
Gear up for World Book Day 2021 on Thursday 4 March! Sneak preview of the fantastic line-up of free books for this year...
Free colouring sheets from local artist Dorian Spencer Davies. More ▼
Mainly South Wales scenes. Free of charge for a limited period.
Fantastic artist Millie Marotta has made available some free downloadable colouring sheets to help distract and relax.
Remember Mouse from the fabulous There's a Bear on My Chair... The Challenge: Design a jumper for Mouse! Mouse loves to wear jazzy jumpers to make himself stand out. Can you design a cosy and colourful creation for him to wear? More ▼
Open to everyone 13 and under Closing date: 28 February 2021, 12 am
