Our Programmes and Campaigns

Reading makes us more aware and informed. It helps us grow our imaginations. It makes us more empathetic and understanding of other people and cultures. It supports our health and wellbeing. It increases our ability to learn new skills. It helps us communicate our ideas more effectively. It opens doors. It’s a source of huge enjoyment. Reading really does change everything. Explore our national programmes and campaigns below and find out how you can transform your life through reading.

The Big Give 2024: Turning The Page

This year, we're joining the 2024 Challenge and we need your support. Donate to our campaign between 3 December 2024 and 10 December 2024 to have your donation, and your impact, doubled.

Big Sporting Read

The Big Sporting Read is a collaboration between national charity The Reading Agency and BBC Arts, aiming to use the power of sport to inspire readers across the UK

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Reading Well

Reading Well supports you to understand and manage your health and wellbeing using helpful reading. All books are recommended by health experts, as well as people with lived experience of the conditions and topics covered and their relatives and carers.

BBC Radio 2 Book Club

The Radio 2 Book Club features a wide range of titles and authors, recommending great reads from both new and much-loved writers.

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Chatterbooks

Chatterbooks reading clubs help children build a lifelong reading habit.

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Quick Reads

Discover the joy of reading with Quick Reads. Short books and great stories by bestselling authors!

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Reading Ahead

Reading Ahead is a reading challenge for young people and adults delivered by libraries and learning settings. It can be run digitally or off-line with printed materials.

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Reading Friends

Reading Friends is The Reading Agency’s social reading and befriending programme. It connects people by starting conversations through reading, giving opportunities to meet others, share stories, make new friends and have fun.

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Reading Groups for Everyone

The UK’s largest reading group network. Whether you’re already in a reading group, want to join one or looking to set one up, you’re in the right place.

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Reading Sparks

Reading Sparks ignites STEM interest in children and young people through the power of reading.

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Summer Reading Challenge

The annual Summer Reading Challenge is all about reading for fun, helping primary school-aged children across the UK to keep up their reading skills and confidence during the long break from school. It's free to take part, and children can sign up at their local library or online.

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Teachers’ Reading Challenge

The Teachers' Reading Challenge is an opportunity for school and library staff to expand their knowledge of contemporary children's books and develop their understanding of reading for pleasure pedagogy.

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Winter Mini Challenge

A fun online Challenge for children that boosts confidence and encourages them to keep up their reading across December – February. Collect special rewards for meeting your reading goal.

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World Book Night

World Book Night is a national celebration of reading and books which takes place on 23 April every year. Books are given out across the UK with a focus on reaching those who don't regularly read, and are gifted through organisations.

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