Pie Corbett

Pie Corbett is an educationalist, literacy expert and author, well known for his books on teaching creative writing, as well as many other books, schemes and anthologies.

Browse series

More about Pie Corbett’s series and collections

The Reading Spine

A core of books that create a living library inside a child’s mind. It is a store of classics and essential reads that help children engage at a deeper level and enter the world of the story.

The Poetry Spine

A core selection of poetry books to increase familiarity and confidence with poems. These hand-picked anthologies help to foster a love of poetry.

Page Turners

A collection of simulating reads, perfect for keeping children engaged with reading.

Independent Reading Packs

Discover fiction from today’s leading authors and illustrators with Pie’s latest reading-for-pleasure recommendations. Each pack contains gripping stories from the genres children love most, perfect for reluctant and avid readers alike.

How to use each series

In the videos below, Pie Corbett explains the ethos behind each series, and discusses how you can use them in your classroom.