The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading: 2024 Report
Half of all adults in the UK don’t read regularly, and 1 in 6 – that’s 8.5 million – struggles…
News and Stories
The Reading Agency and Science Museum Group invite children on a winter reading adventure
The Reading Agency is thrilled to announce that we are continuing our partnership with Science Museum Group for the Winter Mini Challenge, a reading adventure which encourages children to continue reading over the winter holidays with a free, digital platform…
Tottenham Literature Festival Big Read
We’re delighted to be partnering with the Bernie Grant Arts Centre on Tottenham’s first ever Big Read, to be launched during the Tottenham Literature Festival 2022.
The Big Give: Read On
This winter, we’re taking part in the annual Big Give. From 29 November, for every £1 you donate a Quick Read will be gifted to someone who will benefit the most from reading this winter.
Mark My Words – Universal Music Group and The Reading Agency gift books by Black authors to libraries across the UK
As Black History Month reaches its conclusion, The Reading Agency and Universal Music Group (UMG) are pleased to announce the ‘Mark My Words’ campaign.
Reading Friends 2021-22: Reach and Impact
In 2021 to 2022, Reading Friends made a positive difference to people’s lives using the power of reading – supporting people with their wellbeing, creating meaningful connections, reducing loneliness and engaging more people in reading together for pleasure.
A statement on Reading Well for teens
A new Reading Well for teens collection launched in public libraries in England and Wales on World Mental Health Day 2022 (10th October). The scheme supports the mental health and wellbeing of teenagers aged 13 to 19 years old, providing…
A statement on Reading Well for teens
A new Reading Well for teens collection launched in public libraries in England and Wales on World Mental Health Day…
StoryTrails, the UK’s largest immersive storytelling project, drives library visits to pre-pandemic levels
Thousands of people head to public libraries to experience local stories and hidden histories .
Girls in Islington to take part in writing project inspired by legacy of Andrea Levy
The Reading Agency, Islington Libraries and All Change run a poetry and writing for pleasure programme with girls at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson school.
Reading Well for teens launches in public libraries across England and Wales on 10th October 2022
Quality assured reading list to support young people’s mental health and wellbeing endorsed by leading professional bodies
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