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…
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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.
Reading the International Booker Prize
At The Reading Agency, we love discovering exciting new reads from around the world; books can transport us to new places, introduce us to interesting people and different cultures. For many of us, reading books in translation is our way to find these stories, and our first place to go to choose our next read is the International Booker Prize.
Read, Talk, Share – Q&A with Natasha Devon
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (10th-16th May) we caught up with mental health campaigner, author and Read, Talk, Share ambassador Natasha Devon to chat about all things reading, libraries and mental health.
Get Islington Reading – Book Gifting
To ensure that all families, children and young people can experience the joy of reading, The Reading Agency are working with their publishing partners on a programme to gift thousands of books this spring via schools, libraries and reading groups as part of Get Islington Reading.
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