I've chosen to be an ambassador for The Reading Agency because I believe it gives reluctant readers a huge opportunity to start enjoying reading.

Amanda Prowse is one of the UK's most prolific storytellers with global sales of over 8 million copies and legions of loyal readers.

Andy McNab joined the infantry in 1976 as a boy soldier. Since then Andy has become one of the world's best-selling writers, drawing on his insider knowledge and experience.

Bali Rai is the author of over forty children's, teenage and young adult books. His debut novel, (Un)arranged Marriage, was published in 2001 to critical acclaim.

Bobby Seagull is a school maths teacher, author and TV presenter. He rose to prominence through captaining Emmanuel College of Cambridge on BBC quiz show University Challenge.

Dara McAnulty is a naturalist, award-winning writer and broadcaster.

Dreda, an award-winning novelist, broadcaster, journalist and freelance education consultant, is an ambassador for our work with adults.

Joseph Coelho is a multi-award winning children's author and playwright. He writes across several mediums for children including stage plays, picture books, non-fiction and middle

Mahsuda Snaith is a writer of novels and short stories. Mahsuda is an ambassador for The Reading Agency's Reading Ahead programme and a contributor to the Quick Reads short story c

"I really wanted to become an ambassador for The Reading Agency because reading is such a big part of my life."

Michael is passionate about promoting reading for pleasure to and for children and to the essential role libraries play in local communities.

Peter James is a UK No. 1 bestselling author, best known for writing crime and thriller novels, and the creator of the much-loved Detective Superintendent Roy Grace.