Inspiring, enthusing & entertaining through literature and the arts.
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Photo by Michal Parzuchowski on Unsplash
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Our aim is to encourage children from all backgrounds to read more, own books and visit their local library
A message from our Patron Dame Katherine Grainger
Check out some of our latest news stories
Have a look at our latest news stories on our news page.
You're welcome to read through our monthly MBR newsletters.
The Maidenhead's Big Read festival programme for March 2022 is available. You can read and download it here.
The Maidenhead's Big Read festival weekend programme for 5th and 6th March 2022 is also available. You can read and download it here.
Also, check out the poetry created by school children during our recent poetry workshop hosted by Coral Rumble.
You're welcome to read through our monthly MBR newsletters.
The Maidenhead's Big Read festival programme for March 2022 is available. You can read and download it here.
The Maidenhead's Big Read festival weekend programme for 5th and 6th March 2022 is also available. You can read and download it here.
Also, check out the poetry created by school children during our recent poetry workshop hosted by Coral Rumble.
Our Objectives
- To inspire, enthuse and entertain children of all ages through literature and the arts;
- To encourage children from all backgrounds to read books, own books and visit their local library;
- To promote World Book Day.
Our Goals
Maidenhead’s Big Read, organised by Maidenhead Community Book Festival, will help:
- improve the educational attainment of children in our schools through reading;
- bring families and neighbours together to share books, stories and activities;
- increase reading and associated well-being in our community;
- children develop a love of reading.
Thoroughly enjoyable and engaging for the children.
Big Read Inspiration
Bringing bestselling authors and illustrators as well as poets, story tellers, prominent politicians and influential journalists online to share their stories and lives.
Inspiring Young Readers
We are proud to be working with a number of local schools to bring reading and books to life, inspiring our young generation. Several authors, illustrators, poets and story tellers are sharing their passion for reading, writing and drawing with children during our online events with schools in Maidenhead.
Drop Everything and Read
On World Book Day, we invite you to join us in dropping everything and picking up a book.
Children, teachers, parents and work colleagues, join in wherever you are. Let's give it a go! Drop everything and pick up a book for just 5 minutes. Let's get all of Maidenhead reading at the same time!
Children, teachers, parents and work colleagues, join in wherever you are. Let's give it a go! Drop everything and pick up a book for just 5 minutes. Let's get all of Maidenhead reading at the same time!
Maidenhead's Big Read on Social Media
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Please feel free to check out our social media pages.
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Children's Online Book Chat Club
Join us for a fun informal chat about books with the RBWM Libraries outreach team. What’s your latest read? Who’s your favourite author? Find out about some of our suggestions. These are fun sessions to find out what everyone has been reading and get motivated to discover more – suitable for Schools for Years 3 & 4 and also separate groups for Years 5 & 6 pupils. Interested schools please contact the Reading Development & Library Promotions Officer.