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
27 titles by Joe Wicks, Luan Goldie and the Quick Reads authors including Bernardine Evaristo to be gifted as part of World Book Night 2023
The Reading Agency has today announced the list of 27 titles that will feature as part of World Book Night 2023, the annual celebration which brings people from all over the country together to read more. World Book Night takes…
Big Give – Target Update!
The Reading Agency is delighted that we have reached our target for the Big Give – Read On campaign! We want to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us in helping to gift Quick Reads to those experiencing homelessness this winter.
Reading Sparks brings exciting STEM events to Portsmouth
We spoke with Patricia Garrett from Portsmouth Library Service to learn about accomplishments and difficulties faced when bringing Reading Sparks to young people in the area
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…
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