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Our Research

Research and evidence is central to helping us achieve our mission. We speak to people of all ages across the UK to understand how and why they read, the successes and challenges they face and how our work can make a real difference. 

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£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.

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1 in 4 children don’t reach the expected level of reading by the age of 11

Featured booklist: Quick Reads 2025

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A New Year bookcover
The Mind Manuel bookcover
The Surprise Visitor bookcover
Write It All Down bookcover
A Rising Man bookcover
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Resources for Librarians

Poster - Winter Mini Challenge 2024

Shout about the Winter Mini Challenge with this printable poster! Encourage young readers at home, your library, school, reading group or community organisation to take…

Certificate of Achievement - Winter Mini Challenge 2024

For librarians who are promoting and supporting the Winter Mini Challenge, please award this certificate of achievement to those who complete the Challenge! Encourage children…

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Latest News

What Reading Animal are You?

Have you ever wondered what animal you would be as a reader? Here’s a handy quiz to give you an…

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How the Reading Landscape is Changing  

Our Creative Director, Debbie Hicks MBE, talks about how reading is being redefined in 2024. Recent research from BookTrust and the National Literacy…

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Library Facts

Explore key facts about libraries, including the numbers of libraries, the demographics of library users and the outcomes of using libraries.

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Reading Facts

We want to create a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. Explore UK-wide reading statistics and facts.

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