Ransom Publishing
@ransombooks.bsky.social
A publisher of specialist books and teaching resources to unlock literacy (and a love of reading) – regardless of a learner’s current age, ability or attitude.
We're back from #TheEdPeopleShow and officially sending out all the bits we promised the teachers who popped by our stand - docs aligning our books to the teaching sequence of various SSP programmes, curated lists (e.g. hi-lo books on WWII), free literacy workbooks, etc.💙
November 13, 2025 at 11:07 AM
We're back from #TheEdPeopleShow and officially sending out all the bits we promised the teachers who popped by our stand - docs aligning our books to the teaching sequence of various SSP programmes, curated lists (e.g. hi-lo books on WWII), free literacy workbooks, etc.💙
Only a few days to go until #TheEdPeopleShow 🥳
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
November 6, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Only a few days to go until #TheEdPeopleShow 🥳
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
While #Halloween might be over, the thought of sitting down with a book remains pretty horrifying for many reluctant teen readers.
Funnily enough, one of the genres that can often get them on side is, well, horror!
Here’s a few suggestions from the Ransom list…
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Funnily enough, one of the genres that can often get them on side is, well, horror!
Here’s a few suggestions from the Ransom list…
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November 5, 2025 at 9:29 AM
While #Halloween might be over, the thought of sitting down with a book remains pretty horrifying for many reluctant teen readers.
Funnily enough, one of the genres that can often get them on side is, well, horror!
Here’s a few suggestions from the Ransom list…
1/7👇
Funnily enough, one of the genres that can often get them on side is, well, horror!
Here’s a few suggestions from the Ransom list…
1/7👇
#IrishBookWeek is a fab excuse to shine the light on one of our Irish illustrators - Andy Hamilton.
We (and teachers/children) love his illustrations because they’re so full of attitude i.e. perfect for our fully decodable Reading Stars Phonics books (also full of attitude!).
We (and teachers/children) love his illustrations because they’re so full of attitude i.e. perfect for our fully decodable Reading Stars Phonics books (also full of attitude!).
October 24, 2025 at 12:17 PM
#IrishBookWeek is a fab excuse to shine the light on one of our Irish illustrators - Andy Hamilton.
We (and teachers/children) love his illustrations because they’re so full of attitude i.e. perfect for our fully decodable Reading Stars Phonics books (also full of attitude!).
We (and teachers/children) love his illustrations because they’re so full of attitude i.e. perfect for our fully decodable Reading Stars Phonics books (also full of attitude!).
Happy #IrishBookWeek - an important event to celebrate Irish authors, illustrators, publishers and Irish interest books.
Ooo and the brilliant Irish bookshops that sell them!
Ooo and the brilliant Irish bookshops that sell them!
October 20, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Happy #IrishBookWeek - an important event to celebrate Irish authors, illustrators, publishers and Irish interest books.
Ooo and the brilliant Irish bookshops that sell them!
Ooo and the brilliant Irish bookshops that sell them!
A reluctant reader in the middle of his birthday BBQ… reading the book he just got!
That’s the power of our books. Specially written/designed so kids can’t help but pick them up - and then can't put them down.
We’re cheering this young man on - and wishing him a happy bday!
That’s the power of our books. Specially written/designed so kids can’t help but pick them up - and then can't put them down.
We’re cheering this young man on - and wishing him a happy bday!
October 10, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A reluctant reader in the middle of his birthday BBQ… reading the book he just got!
That’s the power of our books. Specially written/designed so kids can’t help but pick them up - and then can't put them down.
We’re cheering this young man on - and wishing him a happy bday!
That’s the power of our books. Specially written/designed so kids can’t help but pick them up - and then can't put them down.
We’re cheering this young man on - and wishing him a happy bday!
"I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting & wonderful; & learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage" Roald Dahl
One that'll speak to all literacy professionals💙
One that'll speak to all literacy professionals💙
October 7, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"I have a passion for teaching kids to become readers, to become comfortable with a book. Books shouldn't be daunting, they should be funny, exciting & wonderful; & learning to be a reader gives a terrific advantage" Roald Dahl
One that'll speak to all literacy professionals💙
One that'll speak to all literacy professionals💙
A fantastic poem for #NationalPoetryDay - especially when the theme is ‘play’.
It comes from ‘Football Crazy: Poems, Raps and Beats’ - a short anthology of highly decodable poems for struggling/reluctant readers.
⚽️🤝🎤
www.ransom.co.uk/football-cra...
It comes from ‘Football Crazy: Poems, Raps and Beats’ - a short anthology of highly decodable poems for struggling/reluctant readers.
⚽️🤝🎤
www.ransom.co.uk/football-cra...
October 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
A fantastic poem for #NationalPoetryDay - especially when the theme is ‘play’.
It comes from ‘Football Crazy: Poems, Raps and Beats’ - a short anthology of highly decodable poems for struggling/reluctant readers.
⚽️🤝🎤
www.ransom.co.uk/football-cra...
It comes from ‘Football Crazy: Poems, Raps and Beats’ - a short anthology of highly decodable poems for struggling/reluctant readers.
⚽️🤝🎤
www.ransom.co.uk/football-cra...
A quick reminder on #NationalPoetryDay that poetry is SO useful. It boosts:
- phonemic awareness
- fluency
- vocabulary
- creativity and imagination
- and, if done correctly, engagement! Short poems on the right topics (e.g. football) can be a fab way to reach reluctant readers!
- phonemic awareness
- fluency
- vocabulary
- creativity and imagination
- and, if done correctly, engagement! Short poems on the right topics (e.g. football) can be a fab way to reach reluctant readers!
October 2, 2025 at 8:58 AM
A quick reminder on #NationalPoetryDay that poetry is SO useful. It boosts:
- phonemic awareness
- fluency
- vocabulary
- creativity and imagination
- and, if done correctly, engagement! Short poems on the right topics (e.g. football) can be a fab way to reach reluctant readers!
- phonemic awareness
- fluency
- vocabulary
- creativity and imagination
- and, if done correctly, engagement! Short poems on the right topics (e.g. football) can be a fab way to reach reluctant readers!
Every state primary school in England will now have a library by 2029! Fantastic news!🌟
theguardian.com/politics/202...
#LibrariesforPrimaries
theguardian.com/politics/202...
#LibrariesforPrimaries
Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
theguardian.com
September 30, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Every state primary school in England will now have a library by 2029! Fantastic news!🌟
theguardian.com/politics/202...
#LibrariesforPrimaries
theguardian.com/politics/202...
#LibrariesforPrimaries
Guess what… We’re a 2025 #GESSAwards finalist!
Ransom Publishing (with our brand-new Reading Stars Achieve Phonics series in tow) has been shortlisted for SEN and Inclusive Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year.
Huge thanks to GESS Educations and the judges. What an honour!
Ransom Publishing (with our brand-new Reading Stars Achieve Phonics series in tow) has been shortlisted for SEN and Inclusive Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year.
Huge thanks to GESS Educations and the judges. What an honour!
September 26, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Guess what… We’re a 2025 #GESSAwards finalist!
Ransom Publishing (with our brand-new Reading Stars Achieve Phonics series in tow) has been shortlisted for SEN and Inclusive Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year.
Huge thanks to GESS Educations and the judges. What an honour!
Ransom Publishing (with our brand-new Reading Stars Achieve Phonics series in tow) has been shortlisted for SEN and Inclusive Resource/Equipment Supplier of the Year.
Huge thanks to GESS Educations and the judges. What an honour!
Did you know it's #RecycleWeek - Recycle Now's annual campaign to urge you to rescue items from the bin and #recycle them instead.
Here's a sneak peek inside some Ransom titles that are sure to inspire you...
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Here's a sneak peek inside some Ransom titles that are sure to inspire you...
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September 23, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Did you know it's #RecycleWeek - Recycle Now's annual campaign to urge you to rescue items from the bin and #recycle them instead.
Here's a sneak peek inside some Ransom titles that are sure to inspire you...
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Here's a sneak peek inside some Ransom titles that are sure to inspire you...
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Same goes for our Reading Stars ACHIEVE Phonics Sample Packs!
These help KS2/3 departments explore this separate collection of fully decodable books for older learners. Again, to claim yours (one per UK school, entirely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk📚
These help KS2/3 departments explore this separate collection of fully decodable books for older learners. Again, to claim yours (one per UK school, entirely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk📚
September 17, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Same goes for our Reading Stars ACHIEVE Phonics Sample Packs!
These help KS2/3 departments explore this separate collection of fully decodable books for older learners. Again, to claim yours (one per UK school, entirely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk📚
These help KS2/3 departments explore this separate collection of fully decodable books for older learners. Again, to claim yours (one per UK school, entirely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk📚
Excited to announce we'll be exhibiting at #TheEdPeopleShow
🥳
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
🥳
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
September 15, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Excited to announce we'll be exhibiting at #TheEdPeopleShow
🥳
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
🥳
Swing by our stand (G37) for:
📚 Free bookmarks and posters
📚 Special discount codes for your school
📚 Expert advice on all things ‘literacy’
NEW TITLE ALERT!
Rodri has officially joined our squad of dyslexia-friendly fictionalised biographies #talesfromthepitch
Available to order now on our website👇
www.ransom.co.uk/rodri-paperb...
Rodri has officially joined our squad of dyslexia-friendly fictionalised biographies #talesfromthepitch
Available to order now on our website👇
www.ransom.co.uk/rodri-paperb...
September 12, 2025 at 9:37 AM
NEW TITLE ALERT!
Rodri has officially joined our squad of dyslexia-friendly fictionalised biographies #talesfromthepitch
Available to order now on our website👇
www.ransom.co.uk/rodri-paperb...
Rodri has officially joined our squad of dyslexia-friendly fictionalised biographies #talesfromthepitch
Available to order now on our website👇
www.ransom.co.uk/rodri-paperb...
FYI - we've just re-stocked the shelves with our Reading Stars Phonics Sample Packs!
They're an ever-popular way for UK schools to explore these fully decodable books for KS1.
To claim yours (one per school, completely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk 📚
They're an ever-popular way for UK schools to explore these fully decodable books for KS1.
To claim yours (one per school, completely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk 📚
September 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
FYI - we've just re-stocked the shelves with our Reading Stars Phonics Sample Packs!
They're an ever-popular way for UK schools to explore these fully decodable books for KS1.
To claim yours (one per school, completely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk 📚
They're an ever-popular way for UK schools to explore these fully decodable books for KS1.
To claim yours (one per school, completely free/yours to keep), email customerservices@ransom.co.uk 📚
Thrilled to have received some glowing feedback from the teachers who attended our literacy training in Pakistan last month. Creative Director Steve @stephenrickard.bsky.social was 'on tour', visiting Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi...
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1/4 👇
August 19, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Thrilled to have received some glowing feedback from the teachers who attended our literacy training in Pakistan last month. Creative Director Steve @stephenrickard.bsky.social was 'on tour', visiting Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi...
1/4 👇
1/4 👇
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss
We couldn't agree more!
We couldn't agree more!
August 14, 2025 at 12:14 PM
"The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." - Dr. Seuss
We couldn't agree more!
We couldn't agree more!
"Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029” @thebookseller.com
There’s a resounding ‘whoop whoop!’ from the Ransom office.
There’s a resounding ‘whoop whoop!’ from the Ransom office.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to ensure all primary schools have libraries by the end of this parliament 👇
Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to ensure all primary schools have libraries by the end of this parliament.
ebx.sh
August 7, 2025 at 11:23 AM
"Government commits to ensuring all primary schools have libraries by 2029” @thebookseller.com
There’s a resounding ‘whoop whoop!’ from the Ransom office.
There’s a resounding ‘whoop whoop!’ from the Ransom office.
Did you know you've got until August 10th to take part in the #BigButterflyCount?
We've spotted a few in 'Flutter by, Butterfly'. (It's a fully decodable Phase 5 phonics book, so could be read independently by butterfly hunters who're near the end of their phonics journey!)
We've spotted a few in 'Flutter by, Butterfly'. (It's a fully decodable Phase 5 phonics book, so could be read independently by butterfly hunters who're near the end of their phonics journey!)
August 5, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Did you know you've got until August 10th to take part in the #BigButterflyCount?
We've spotted a few in 'Flutter by, Butterfly'. (It's a fully decodable Phase 5 phonics book, so could be read independently by butterfly hunters who're near the end of their phonics journey!)
We've spotted a few in 'Flutter by, Butterfly'. (It's a fully decodable Phase 5 phonics book, so could be read independently by butterfly hunters who're near the end of their phonics journey!)
#InternationalFriendshipDay yesterday seems the perfect excuse for us to talk about our fav BFFs: Siti's Sisters.
Ideal for reluctant/struggling girl readers, the 24 quick, perfectly-pitched stories follow Siti and her mates as they support each other through dramas big and small 💖
Ideal for reluctant/struggling girl readers, the 24 quick, perfectly-pitched stories follow Siti and her mates as they support each other through dramas big and small 💖
July 31, 2025 at 11:41 AM
#InternationalFriendshipDay yesterday seems the perfect excuse for us to talk about our fav BFFs: Siti's Sisters.
Ideal for reluctant/struggling girl readers, the 24 quick, perfectly-pitched stories follow Siti and her mates as they support each other through dramas big and small 💖
Ideal for reluctant/struggling girl readers, the 24 quick, perfectly-pitched stories follow Siti and her mates as they support each other through dramas big and small 💖
We're very excited to be back 'on tour', delivering English literacy training in Pakistan!
Here's a throwback to last year's sessions, designed to equip teachers with the knowledge/skills needed to effectively teach phonics.
They were attended by almost 2,000 teachers 🤯
Here's a throwback to last year's sessions, designed to equip teachers with the knowledge/skills needed to effectively teach phonics.
They were attended by almost 2,000 teachers 🤯
July 29, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We're very excited to be back 'on tour', delivering English literacy training in Pakistan!
Here's a throwback to last year's sessions, designed to equip teachers with the knowledge/skills needed to effectively teach phonics.
They were attended by almost 2,000 teachers 🤯
Here's a throwback to last year's sessions, designed to equip teachers with the knowledge/skills needed to effectively teach phonics.
They were attended by almost 2,000 teachers 🤯
Did you know Monday was #SharkAwarenessDay, to show the importance of sharks in marine ecosystems?
We'd add they're important for reluctant readers too! In that sharks are such a cool topic - they can get 'em picking up a book.
It's why they feature in our Trailblazers series👇
We'd add they're important for reluctant readers too! In that sharks are such a cool topic - they can get 'em picking up a book.
It's why they feature in our Trailblazers series👇
July 18, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Did you know Monday was #SharkAwarenessDay, to show the importance of sharks in marine ecosystems?
We'd add they're important for reluctant readers too! In that sharks are such a cool topic - they can get 'em picking up a book.
It's why they feature in our Trailblazers series👇
We'd add they're important for reluctant readers too! In that sharks are such a cool topic - they can get 'em picking up a book.
It's why they feature in our Trailblazers series👇
Good luck to the #Lionesses for the #WEURO2025 Quarter-finals!
If you have any (reluctant) readers who want to know more about the incredible women in the team, know #Weigman & #Kelly are in #TalesfromthePitch - our series of easy-to-read fictionalised biographies! #thisgirlcan
If you have any (reluctant) readers who want to know more about the incredible women in the team, know #Weigman & #Kelly are in #TalesfromthePitch - our series of easy-to-read fictionalised biographies! #thisgirlcan
July 17, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Good luck to the #Lionesses for the #WEURO2025 Quarter-finals!
If you have any (reluctant) readers who want to know more about the incredible women in the team, know #Weigman & #Kelly are in #TalesfromthePitch - our series of easy-to-read fictionalised biographies! #thisgirlcan
If you have any (reluctant) readers who want to know more about the incredible women in the team, know #Weigman & #Kelly are in #TalesfromthePitch - our series of easy-to-read fictionalised biographies! #thisgirlcan
It's our last post for last month's #InsectWeek. We hope you enjoyed the whistle-stop tour of critters in our books.
One last fANTastic stop - 'Wild Places' (another title in our hi-lo Thunderbolts series).
Because who's working hard in our wild rainforests? Ants! Check out these fast facts.
One last fANTastic stop - 'Wild Places' (another title in our hi-lo Thunderbolts series).
Because who's working hard in our wild rainforests? Ants! Check out these fast facts.
July 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
It's our last post for last month's #InsectWeek. We hope you enjoyed the whistle-stop tour of critters in our books.
One last fANTastic stop - 'Wild Places' (another title in our hi-lo Thunderbolts series).
Because who's working hard in our wild rainforests? Ants! Check out these fast facts.
One last fANTastic stop - 'Wild Places' (another title in our hi-lo Thunderbolts series).
Because who's working hard in our wild rainforests? Ants! Check out these fast facts.