Everything changes when you read.

We’re a UK charity with a vision to get more people fired up about reading.

The Reading Agency

The Reading Agency is a UK charity that inspires social and personal change through the proven power of reading. We work with individuals of all ages, communities and trusted partners to share the transformative benefits of reading for happy, healthy and thriving lives. 

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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

Communications toolkit for libraries - Story Garden

This toolkit is intended to help libraries promote the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. It contains: - A link to download themed social media assets -…

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Character guide: Story Garden

Download this helpful character guide to find out more about the key Story Garden characters. This guide has been created for library staff. It contains…

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It's OK to Say No Lesson Plan

From the bestselling author of _How Are You Feeling Today?_ comes a reassuring picture book, perfect for starting conversations with young children about consent. From…


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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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