Services for Schools
InspiRead 2025 Shortlist & Vote
Vote for your favourites of our 2025 Shortlist of Picture Books, Shorter Books and Longer Books!
InspiRead 2025
Thanks to the support of Arts Council England, our InspiREAD book award has secured funding until 2026!
Taking part in InspiREAD is great way to encourage children to read for pleasure, and to include parents, grandparents, carers, teachers, and anyone who enjoys a good read to get involved.
Our spring shortlist was chosen by the ELS librarians.
This year the public can vote in 3 categories, including:
- Picture books
- Shorter books
- Longer books
Our librarians picked their favourite children's books that have been published within the last year - thank you for voting for your favourites!
Don't forget, teachers can borrow books from the Education Library Service or if you're a member of the public, you can visit your local library in Nottinghamshire or beyond! If you'd like to purchase any of the books, The Bookcase in Lowdham is offering 20% discount on all titles for everyone. Additionally, Wonderland Bookshop in Retford is providing a 20% discount specifically for schools.
Services for Schools
Get to Know Our Book Award Nominees!
Find out more about our nominated titles and authors!
Services for Schools
Free Virtual Author Talks for Schools
As part of the InspiREAD Book Award, we are delighted to be inviting your primary school to join us for FREE virtual events with shortlisted authors and illustrators – hooray!
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Resources for Schools
We've put together a collection of resources designed to inspire and motivate young readers in schools!
Buy the books from The Bookcase
Get the books online with 20% discount for everyone from The Bookcase, Lowdham
Order the books from Wonderland
Schools can order with 20% discount from Wonderland book shop, Retford
