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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Quick Reads 2021 Authors Revealed
The Reading Agency has today announced the new line-up of best-selling authors set to pen a new series of brilliant short novels for Quick Reads, the life-changing programme tackling the UK’s adult literacy crisis by helping less confident readers get reading.
New survey reveals reading groups offer insight into different cultures
A survey conducted by The Reading Agency to mark National Reading Group Day (20 June 2020) has revealed that 2 in 3 reading group participants (65%) feel they have a better understanding of the world because of participating in their group.
New survey from The Reading Agency reveals children’s top reading choices and who influences them
The survey was commissioned by The Reading Agency, and conducted by Beano Brain Omnibus 2020, to mark the launch of the Summer Reading Challenge.
The Summer Reading Challenge Launch Party – Schedule Announced!
The schedule for the Summer Reading Challenge launch day on 5 June has been announced- check out the fantastic line-up of ambassadors here!
First Ambassadors Announced for 2020 Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2020 today announces the initial line-up of stars who have pledged their support this year, including Jacqueline Wilson, Paul O’Grady, Cressida Cowell, Charlie Condou, Philip Ardagh, David Baddiel, Rob Biddulph, Sam and Mark, Hacker T Dog, Ben Fogle, Joseph Coehlo, Katie Thistleton, Harry Baker and Konnie Huq.
The Summer Reading Challenge Asks The Nation to Join the Silly Squad!
The Reading Agency announced today that the Summer Reading Challenge will return for 2020 with a new website, where children aged 4 – 11 can take part in the Challenge and a “Let’s Get Silly” virtual launch event that the whole family can enjoy.
“Over seven million British adults are illiterate. It’s a soul destroying condition.”
Read an extract from David Reynolds’ article, where he shares his experience of teaching adult-literacy. David is one of the founders of the publisher Bloomsbury and has worked in publishing for 47 years. He is also the literacy editor for The Reading Agency’s Quick Reads programme.
Reading Unites Nation for Virtual World Book Night
People across the country join in The Reading Agency’s digital celebration of reading – as authors, poets and actors take part on TV, radio and social media.
New survey says reading connects a nation in lockdown
The Reading Agency has revealed that the nation is reading more during lockdown with 1 in 3 adults reading more, rising to almost one in two (45%) 18-24 year olds.
Reading connects a nation in self-isolation
The Reading Agency has announced that the UK’s World Book Night celebrations, to be held on Thursday 23rd April 2020, will be digital as plans are modified due to Covid-19.
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