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Six Book Challenge supports independent living for learners

22 March 2013 • Impact • Case studies

A group of young adults with learning disabilities have completed the Six Book Challenge at Mirfield Library with support from staff from Kirklees Library Service.

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Our Dickens Champions tell us what it was like to spend a year reading Dickens

15 May 2013 • Impact • Case studies

2012 marked the 200th anniversary of Charles Dickens' birth and to celebrate we found 11 reading groups to be Dickens Champions for the year.

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Workplaces benefit from the Challenge

20 March 2013 • Impact • Case studies

We've got a wide range of workplaces running the Six Book Challenge this year ranging from Transpennine Express in Manchester to supermarkets, logistics depots, hospitals, government offices and the Army.

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Nicola took on the Six Book Challenge and her son learnt a new word every night

25 February 2013 • Impact • Case studies

Reading Well Books on Prescription Scheme: Evidence Base

07 February 2013 • Research

Joshua defeats dyslexia to complete Challenge

14 January 2013 • Impact • Case studies

Brian gives advice to other Challengers

04 January 2013 • Impact • Case studies

Adults

One in six adults struggles to read. The Six Book Challenge builds people’s reading confidence and literacy skills, improving their life chances. While Reading Groups for Everyone celebrates all the good things that happen when people come together to share reading and Mood-boosting Books recommends good reads for people who are anxious or depressed. Because everything changes when we read.