Meadgate Primary School 'Unlocking Learning Together'
Meadgate Primary's Virtual Library
At Meadgate Primary School, we just love everything about BOOKS!
They feed your imagination, they make you laugh out loud, they hook you in to adventures and keep you on the edge of your seat.
Here are a selection of resources to help you discover the joy of reading and being read to, or to feed your reading habit...
Borrow Box APP
Borrow eBooks and eAudiobooks free from your library using the free BorrowBox app. All you need is an Essex Libraries card.
WORLD BOOK DAY website
Storytime Online & World of Stories Audiobooks
Watch and listen to a range of famous authors and stars reading children’s books and short stories for kids of all ages.
Share a Story Corner - World Book Day
Want authors to read their own stories to you? Try this link:
Storybooks online - free videos of children's and YA books
Here you can find lots of interactive books to read online or watch with signing. There are classic younger children's stories such as Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and Patrick Benson and newer favourites such as Everybunny Dance! by Ellie Sandall.
Stories for kids online and fun games to play | BookTrust
The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every few years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books. They are considered to be the foremost representative of children’s literature.
Patrice Lawrence: Children's Laureate 2026-2028
Patrice Lawrence is an award-winning British author and journalist celebrated for her powerful, realistic Young Adult (YA) and children's fiction. Born in Brighton and raised in an Italian-Trinidadian household, she spent over 20 years working for charities focused on social justice and equality before transitioning to full-time writing. Click here to find out more about Patrice Lawrence and her books for children.
Patrice Lawrence MBE | BookTrust
Patrice Lawrence MBE announced as Waterstones Children's… | BookTrust
Waterstones Children's Laureate | BookTrust
Frank Cottrell-Boyce: Children's Laureate 2024-2026
Frank Cottrell-Boyce is a highly acclaimed British screenwriter and novelist. He is widely recognised for his major contributions to children's literature, his screenplays for celebrated British films, and for co-devising the unforgettable London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony alongside director Danny Boyle.
Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Waterstones Children's Laureate… | BookTrust
Frank Cottrell-Boyce's books: a complete guide - Pan Macmillan
Joseph Coelho: Children's Laureate 2022-2024
Joseph Coelho is an award-winning British poet, playwright, and children's author. Known for his powerful performance poetry and dynamic verse novels, he has spent over two decades working to make poetry accessible to young people.
The Poetry of Joseph Coelho – Poetry of Joseph Coelho
UK Children's Laureate: Who is Joseph Coelho? - BBC Newsround
Cressida Cowell: Children's Laureate 2019-22
Cressida Cowell is the award winning author-illustrator of the How to Train Your Dragon and The Wizards of Once book series, and the author of the Emily Brown picture books. Find out more about her here: