The Summer Reading Challenge celebrates 25 years of encouraging young readers
This year, we’re celebrating the remarkable success of our cross-authority Summer Reading Challenge model and the 25th anniversary of the…
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Is Reading a Creative Activity?
Do you think you are being creative when you read? Inspire: Culture, Learning and Libraries set out to answer that…
The Power of Reading: Unlocking the Benefits of Reading for People living with Dementia
Living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits that reading can bring to people affected by dementia.
Get Islington Reading: A Place Based Programme Putting Reading on the Map
Get Islington Reading was a three-year campaign to develop a community of happy, confident young readers aged 9 to 14…
Reading Friends uncovers the power of inclusive reading at Portsmouth Libraries
Portsmouth Libraries have been hosting Reading Friends sessions in their branches since 2021. In the last year, they helped 1,492…
Reading Friends: creating connections in 2022/23
From 2022 to 2023, Reading Friends worked with 39 UK authorities and their delivery partners to make a positive difference to individual lives and whole communities – creating meaningful connections, reducing loneliness and improving wellbeing.
Teachers Reading Challenge 2022: living and breathing reading in South Ayshire
In January 2023, The Reading Agency spoke to Ashley G., a primary teacher working with P6/7 pupils in South Ayrshire about her…
Summer Reading Challenge: Reach and Engagement 2023
The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge: ‘Ready, Set, Read!’, delivered in partnership with libraries and the Youth Sport Trust, once again brought the fun and benefits of reading to families across the UK.
The Summer Reading Challenge and Libraries: Abeeha, Ariba and Aamna’s story Story
This Libraries Week, we’re looking at how libraries play a key role in encouraging children to read. We went to Abraham Moss Library in Manchester to hear from children and their families how the Summer Reading Challenge has empowered their reading.
New Summer Reading Challenge Model sees dramatic increases in children’s library membership
Our new report summarises findings from our cross-authority pilot model of the Summer Reading Challenge.
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