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Summer of Reading Resources

Are you looking for activities to keep your family busy over the summer? You’re in the right place. The organisations that are bringing you the Summer of Reading have lots of activities to share. There are read-alongs, games, quizzes, book clubs and so much more.

Win two tickets to see The Father!

To celebrate the release of THE FATHER, starring Anthony Hopkins and Olivia Coleman, Kova PR is delighted to offer one lucky winner two cinema tickets to see the film anywhere in the UK! In THE FATHER, Hopkins plays the eponymous…

The Reading Agency partners with the Evening Standard Stories Festival

We are delighted to be a charity partner for the Stories Festival, launched by the Evening Standard in association with Netflix to inspire a new generation of storytellers.

The Reading Agency announces Summer of Reading initiative in collaboration with over twenty organisations

The Summer of Reading initiative will launch on 14 June, with organisations working together on a shared programme of activity, aiming to reach as many families and children as possible.

Summer of Reading

The Summer of Reading is a shared programme of free partner events and resources to support families and teachers to keep children reading over the summer.

David Diop and Anna Moschovakis win the 2021 International Booker Prize

At Night All Blood is Black, written by David Diop and translated from French by Anna Moschovakis, has been announced as the winner of the 2021 International Booker Prize. The £50,000 prize will be split between David Diop and Anna Moschovakis, giving the author and translator equal recognition.

The Reading Agency to pilot integrated local authority model for Summer Reading Challenge 2021

This year, we are pleased to be working with library authority partners across the UK to pilot a local authority partnership model for delivery of the Summer Reading Challenge.

The Reading Agency Reveals Quick Reads Virtual Launch to Celebrate 15th Anniversary

The Reading Agency has announced a day of virtual celebrations to mark the 15th anniversary of Quick Reads and publication of this year’s titles, alongside a branding refresh for the life-changing adult literacy programme.

Between the Covers returns for a second series

BBC Two’s Between the Covers is back for a second series on Monday evenings at 7.30pm. Starting on Monday 10 May, Between the Covers gives audiences everywhere the opportunity to take part in a nationwide TV book club.
Hosted by Sara Cox, each episode features two reviews; a big hitter book from the last year as well as a newly published book. Four celebrity guests will also each bring with them their favourite book of all time to share with the other guests.