Reading for pleasure conference 15 March 2013

Teachers at the reading for pleasure conference Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Francesca Simon talks about reading, writing and Horrid Henry, with Julia Eccleshare Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Barrie O'Shea from Duncombe Primary talks to delegates about becoming a reading school Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Verna Wilkins, founder of Tamarind Books, talks about setting up a publishing company, and books that reflect universal experiences Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Teachers create shared poetry in the Power of Reading workshop from CLPE senior advisor Sue McGonigle Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Verna Wilkins talks to teachers in her workshop Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Teachers in a workshop from Emma Campbell, schools project manager at Booktrust Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Making books with Shelagh McCarthy from the British Library Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Prue Goodwin reminds delegates it's Red Nose Day while giving tips on teaching the new curriculum for reading and suggesting brilliant books to use with children Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Teachers listen to Prue Goodwin Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Postcards for the reading surgery Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Delegates discuss reading for pleasure and good practice in the reading surgery Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

The reading surgery panel discussion, chaired by Julia Eccleshare (far right) with (L-R) Prue Goodwin, Emma Campbell, schools project manager from Booktrust, Philippa Dickinson and Alex Taylor, respectively MD and education coordinator of Random House Children's Publishers Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian

Teachers at the reading for pleasure conference Photograph: Elli Narewska/Guardian