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Book Week NI
Book Week 2024 - 'Must Read' recommendations
Favourite books, library memories and 'must read' recommendations for Book Week 2024. Guests include: Sara Girvin, John Toal, Thomas Niblock, Wendy Erskine, Niamh McNally, and more to come! And we've got a special reading of Bookshops by Michael Longley.
麻豆社 500 Words
500 Words is a story competition for children. It's all about creativity and fun. And there are lots of prizes to win as well.
The Lion, The Witch and the Wonder by Katherine Rundell
In a series of original essays, Katherine Rundell explores the world of children鈥檚 fiction in a journey that reveals its fundamental importance to all of us.
Open Book
麻豆社 Radio 4's programme about all things book-related, including new publications, author interviews and lost classics.
Book Week 2024 Ambassadors
Our Book Week 2024 Ambassadors include Ministers from across the Executive and other well-known people in public life.
Book Week 2023 - Recommended Reads
An anthology of book recommendations for 2023 from guests including Carl Frampton, Petroc Trelawny, Tara Mills and Declan Harvey, Adam Patterson and Declan Lawn, Jarlath Burns, and Elaine McGee and Mark Patterson.
Between The Covers
Sara Cox and guests enjoy lively conversations about book recommendations.
'On Friendship' by Andrew O'Hagan
鈥楾he writers we love are our imaginary friends鈥︹�� Andrew O鈥橦agan鈥檚 brilliant meditation on friendship 鈥� in literature, childhood and everyday life.
麻豆社 News Online - Children 'are the future of NI libraries'
麻豆社 News went to Saintfield Library for a visit from the 'Library Cat' - and spoke with Libraries NI area manager, Patricia Curran.
The Radio 2 Book Club
Zoe Ball talks about the best new fiction, with author interviews and listener reviews for 麻豆社 Radio 2鈥檚 Book Club.
Create your own poster or bookmark for Book Week 2024
You can colour and create these Book Week resources for use at home and school.
Hanif Kureishi on This Cultural Life, 麻豆社 Radio 4
Writer Hanif Kureishi talks with John Wilson about the experiences and influences that have shaped his career.
A Good Read
Writers and other well-known people choose their favourite books, with Harriett Gilbert.
Book Week Gallery 2024
Some photos from Book Week 2024
Books and Music
As part of Book Week 2020, we asked the Ulster Orchestra to perform a selection of music inspired by books. This performance includes some well-known tv themes, including Jackanory and Katie Morag. It was recorded in Belfast Central Library.
Words and Music
A wonderful, weekly journey of discovery, weaving together a range of music with poetry and prose read by leading actors. Each programme has a different theme.
Book Week 2022 - Recommended Reads
A collection of short interviews in which our guests talk about their reading memories and recommendations. Those taking part include: Diona Doherty, Holly Hamilton, Diarmuid Gavin, Dave Elliott and Lindsay Allen.
Book Week 2021 - Recommended Reads
A collection of short interviews in which our guests talk about their reading memories and recommendations. Those taking part include: 麻豆社NI's Tara Mills and Declan Harvey, Tricia and Cara Mailey and comedians Tim McGarry and David Hume.
Book Week 2020 - Recommended Reads
A collection of short interviews in which our guests talk about their reading memories and recommendations. Those taking part include: comedian Paddy Raff, author Jan Carson, 麻豆社NI's Marie-Louise Connolly and the 麻豆社's Director-General Tim Davie.
Book Week 2019 - Recommended Reads
A collection of short interviews in which our guests talk about their reading memories and recommendations. Those taking part include: journalist Eamonn Mallie, writer Glenn Patterson and 麻豆社 presenter Gemma Bradley.
Talking About Books 2023
A selection of interviews, features and reports about Book Week 2023.
Blue Peter Book Club
Head over to the Blue Peter Book Club for even more amazing stories and tons of exciting activities, quizzes, and cool challenges!
Book Week 2023 - Photo Gallery
A small selection of photos about Book Week NI 2023.
The Living Air - a special 麻豆社 concert marking 100 years of 麻豆社 services in Northern Ireland
A concert of readings and music for the 麻豆社's 100th birthday in Northern Ireland. It includes pieces by Ciaran Carson, Wendy Cope, Gillian Clarke, Seamus Heaney and Michael Longley...
World Book Club
Conversations with brilliant writers from around the world. Fascinating insights and lots of new books to discover from the 麻豆社 World Service.
Talking About Books
A selection of interviews, features and reports about Book Week 2022.
Read All About It! on 麻豆社 Radio Ulster
Mark Simpson and Holly Hamilton eavesdrop on some conversations about books, reading and libraries for Book Week 2022. Fun filled conversation in great company and with plenty of suggestions for books to borrow or re-read during Book Week and beyond.
C麻豆社 Book Club
Rhys Stephenson presents fun interviews and conversations about books for younger readers. Lots to enjoy and many different ways for viewers to get involved.
Books on Screen 2021
A selection of interviews, features and reports about Book Week 2021. Those taking part include Stig Abell, William Sieghart, Adam Beales and members of 'The Camilla Club'.
The Big Scottish Book Club
Damian Barr interviews some of the biggest names in fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
Just One Thing - with Michael Mosley
Michael Mosely explores the health benefits of reading fiction for half an hour each day. He finds out how taking time with a book can reduce stress, tackle depression and why it may even help you live longer. A programme on 鈥榮helf-improvement'...
Axel Scheffler: The man who drew The Gruffalo
A fascinating profile of the celebrated illustrator Axel Scheffler. His depictions of the Gruffalo, Stick Man and other Julia Donaldson creations have captivated generations of readers 鈥� and 麻豆社 television audiences.
Book of the Week
Serialised book readings, featuring works of non-fiction, biography, autobiography, travel, diaries, essays, humour and history.
William Sieghart
William Sieghart, the founder of the Forward Prizes for poetry and National Poetry Day, talks to Michael Berkeley about the music and poetry he loves.
麻豆社 Ideas: What does reading on screens do to our brains?
This short film explores the benefits of reading and the effects of screen time. Prepare to be surprised!
Photo Gallery - Book Week 2022
A selection of photos about activities and events as part of Book Week 2022, including from our Read All About It! recordings, A Box of Delights and Love Your Library Day.
Photo Gallery - Book Week 2021
A regularly updated selection of photos about people and events during Book Week.
Around the 麻豆社
100 Novels That Shaped Our World
Explore the list of 100 novels whose stories have the power to change us.
麻豆社 Ideas: Five books that helped shape our world.
This short film explores how some books have changed how we think about our world. A thought-provoking selection 鈥� and maybe some new reading ideas!
10 novels about crime and conflict
The impact of war, violence and struggle unite these choices.
Resources
Why is storytelling important to children? (麻豆社 Teach)
There鈥檚 evidence to suggest that the benefits of being read to frequently as a child go way beyond just literacy skills. Former CBeebies presenter and dad Alex Winters finds out just what鈥檚 so important about stories.
麻豆社 Bitesize Story Writing Tips
Creative and narrative writing tips to help you get started on your unwritten masterpiece.
