Accelerated Reader UK & Ireland

📣 Our May reading competition is here! 📚 The challenge: Most Accelerated Reader quizzes passed per student in May. There’s a brilliant prize up for grabs too! ⭐ The winning school will receive a bundle of £200 worth of books for their library, plus other goodies from our friends at @BooklifePubLtd. Get quizzing, get involved and show us reading in action! 💪 View T&Cs or opt out here: bit.ly/4ccqQjO #ARinAction

Want to introduce your students to something new? 🏉📖 Our #FeaturedNonFiction pick, The Story of Irish Rugby by @Siggo, is a great place to start. From the sport’s origins to unforgettable matches and legendary players, it’s an engaging introduction to rugby at every level, from local clubs to the international stage. Read here: bit.ly/48KqaA5

It’s #MentalHealthAwareness Week! 💛 This year’s theme is #Action, encouraging us to take meaningful steps for ourselves, for others and for our communities. Books, in any form, can be a powerful way to start conversations and help young people better understand their thoughts and feelings. 📖 To engage with reluctant readers, our Content Team has created a new list featuring audiobooks to support wellbeing, understanding and empathy. Check out the full list here: bit.ly/4nfChLi

Think the Easter break slowed down reading? Think again! 📚 Our latest Accelerated Reader stats show continued reading progress: ✨ Nearly 1 million fiction books read last month ✨ Over 16 million words read across all genres and year groups And once again, Year 3 takes the top spot for most reading! 👏 Discover how Accelerated Reader can support reading in your school: bit.ly/486MQKv

Happy #WomenInMaths Day! 🔢 Women have played a vital role in mathematics throughout history — from Ada Lovelace, often considered the first computer programmer, to Katherine Johnson, whose calculations helped power space exploration. To celebrate, we’re sharing two inspiring reads for the next generation of mathematicians: 📖 Women Scientists in Maths and Coding (#238311) 📖 The Extraordinary Life of Katherine Johnson (#239322) Use the codes to find them easily on AR Bookfinder: bit.ly/4eyFyDk

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It’s time for Rosie’s second mission… and this time, it’s bigger than ever! ✈️📜 In Rosie Raja: Mission to Cairo by @sufiyaahmed, our heroine must help protect Egypt’s incredible historical artefacts from the Nazis. But that’s not all. There’s also a traitor within the British ranks and she and her dad are determined to uncover the truth before it’s too late. Can they succeed in time? Find out in our #BookOfTheWeek on AR Bookfinder: bit.ly/4dbq5Xx

May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth 💛 To support meaningful conversations and help young readers better understand their emotions, we’re resharing our collection of children’s and YA books exploring mental health topics with empathy, understanding and reassurance . 📖 Check out the list here: bit.ly/3PeZHE7 P.S. Use the advanced search tool on AR Bookfinder and search the topic ‘Mental Health’ to discover even more titles.

Have you explored our Accelerated Reader Knowledge Base yet? 📚 It’s your go-to place for answers, guidance and helpful tips on getting the most out of AR in your school. From setting preferences and managing quizzes to capturing reading snapshots and getting started with the basics, you’ll find support for almost every AR question. Explore the Knowledge Base: bit.ly/4tdZP4T

“Okay, I’m done with this book! What should I read next?” 📚 If you’ve been asked that question lately, we’ve got you covered. Our #WhatKidsAreReading report highlights some of the books children love most, but if your readers have already raced through those favourites, we’ve got something more. Our Content Team has also put together a fresh list of recommendations inspired by the report’s most-loved titles. Go through and help children choose their next read here: bit.ly/4lR6Mqf

We’re celebrating Deaf Awareness Week!🧏 @NDCS_UK The earlier a child is identified as deaf, the earlier they can receive the support they need - whether that’s hearing aids, learning sign language, or extra support in school. We’re sharing a few thoughtful reads to help encourage understanding, empathy and awareness among children and young people: 📖 Song for a Whale #241989 📖 The Quiet at the End of the World #236108 📖 Can Bears Ski? #240907 📖 Listening to the Quiet #271973 Find them over on AR Bookfinder with the codes: bit.ly/4n0j2oW

Need support with the #YearOfReading? @AccReader can help with a diverse range of books to encourage even the most reluctant reader. Plus, you only need to read for 15 mins a day to start! @Literacy_Trust Find out more when you read #BetweenTheLines: bit.ly/4rxQhAH

What makes a family? 🍇💛 Our lovely #BookOfTheWeek pick, Pearl and Her Bunch by Momoko Abe, follows little Pearl as she discovers she’s not quite like the rest of her grape family. Can they still be her family if she doesn’t look like them? A heartwarming adventure around the house helps Pearl discover that families come in all shapes and sizes. Read it on AR Bookfinder here: bit.ly/48DHgQa

Fantastic news - huge congratulations, Evie! 🏆📚

Many of the stories we read about disability are told ‘about’ people, not by them. Our #FeaturedNonFiction pick, Owning It: Our Disabled Childhoods in Our Own Words, brings together 22 powerful, real-life stories written by disabled young people. 💬 From moments of joy and friendship to challenges and growth, these honest accounts offer a deeply personal window into their lives. It’s a meaningful read that can help children build empathy, understanding and awareness. 📖 Check it out on Accelerated Reader: bit.ly/4u698Vj

Stories come in all shapes and sometimes, they also come in verse 🌿📖 We’re celebrating Poem in Your Pocket Day with our Content Team’s curated list of novels written in verse: bit.ly/4cKkPdi Don’t forget to write out your favourite poem and stick it in your pocket or share it with someone today! 💫

Congratulaions to Joahua in Mr Devlin's P6 class who has become an @AccReader word millionaire.👏🏼👏🏼  Great work Joahua, fantastic reading and quizzing.📚📖📕

Happy #InternationalDanceDay! 💃🕺 Whether you’re ready to dance or prefer to celebrate with a good book, we’ve got you covered! Here are three fun, dance-themed reads for your children to enjoy today 📖 Bear Moves #236130 📖 Star of the Show #271983 📖 Ballerina Dreams: From Orphan to Dancer #232458 Perfect for inspiring a little movement, creativity and imagination! ✨ Find them using the codes above on AR Bookfinder: bit.ly/4vQHLAo

2 more days left to enter!!! 📚📸 #ARinAction

🎉 We’re celebrating the National Year of Reading and 40 years of Accelerated Reader with a brand‑new monthly reading competition! 📚 Each month will feature a different category so there are lots of opportunities for every school to get involved and have a chance to win. For April, the challenge is Most Creative Reading Display! 📚 Tag us in your photos using the hashtag #ARinAction. Full T&Cs here: bit.ly/4ccqQjO The first winning school will be announced next month along with a brilliant prize from our friends at Simon and Schuster @simonschusterE Get quizzing, everyone! #GoAllIn

Congratulations to Caoimhe in P5 and to Cormac in P7 who have both become Accelerated Reading @AccReader word millionaires. What fantastic reading and quizzing. 👏🏼📚📖