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Helping young people fall in love with reading.
Practical, pressure-free ideas for parents and teachers of children and teens, so reading becomes something they choose, not a chore.
For parents
“Reading is boring.” Sound familiar? Small, pressure-free ideas to help your child find books they actually want to read, and keep reading as they grow.
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For teachers
Printable resources that hook young readers from the very first page, ready for the classroom or the library.
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Raising a Reader
A parents' guide to raising children who love books, with simple, pressure-free ideas that work even when they say reading is boring.
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Opening Paragraphs
Ten printable opening pages from much-loved novels, from Rebecca to The Hunger Games. Read the first page and see which story pulls you in.
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About me
Hi, I'm Lara Martin
I believe every child can become a reader. It isn't about forcing them to love books; it's about helping them find the right ones and build their own relationship with reading.
On The Reader Makers I share simple, joyful ideas for parents and teachers. Come and say hello on Instagram.
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If you'd like more tailored support with your child's reading, I offer personalised reading support for families with children aged 11 to 18. Get in touch and we can chat.
Free PDF guide
Raising a Reader
A parents' guide to raising children who love books, with simple, pressure-free ideas that work even when they say reading is boring.