Jon Biddle Recommended Books

“These collections have been put together to help support a classroom Reading for Pleasure culture and celebrate the amazing children we work with. They all include fiction, non-fiction, poetry and picture books. There is also a selection of graphic novels for the KS1 and KS2 packs, as they have exploded in popularity over the past few years. I have used my knowledge of what is popular at my school and beyond, based on feedback from pupils, staff and my own experiences as a teacher. I hope your pupils enjoy exploring these books as much as mine have!”

Jon Biddle is the English Lead at Moorlands Primary Academy in Norfolk. Over the past several years he has been working alongside colleagues to put Reading for Pleasure at the heart of their school improvement, creating a culture that supports children to discover and grow their identities as readers. This work has led to significant improvements in outcomes for children. He shares his ideas for building reading cultures and book recommendations with school staff through regular education press articles, the popular Facebook group, Reading for Pleasure in Schools, and runs RfP CPD training.