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Jen Appleyard

Jen Appleyard is a mum of two boys and the owner of Reading Chest. She took over the business in 2024 with one goal: to make early reading easier — and far more joyful — for families.

March 21, 2025 • 4 min read

Spring into reading: how to celebrate the start of spring with your child

Step into spring with simple reading ideas that spark curiosity, celebrate nature, and make books feel as fresh and exciting as the season itself.

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March 6, 2025 • 4 min read

Celebrating World Book Day: making reading fun for kids

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October 16, 2024 • 1 min read

Reading Chest is back!

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April 15, 2024 • 2 min read

How to keep the momentum going during the summer term!

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September 15, 2023 • 2 min read

Settling into a new school year

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October 21, 2022 • 4 min read

Schools not sending physical books home?

Worried your child is only bringing eBooks home from school? Find out why real books still matter so much and how you can make sure they keep turning pages.

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