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
Llyfrau ar Bresgripsiwn i helpu i fynd i’r afael â dementia
Mae pennod newydd yn y frwydr yn erbyn dementia yng Nghymru wedi dechrau, wrth lansio cynllun Darllen yn Well: Llyfrau ar Bresgripsiwn ar gyfer dementia gan ddarparu ystod unigryw o lyfrau trwy lyfrgelloedd cyhoeddus, wedi’u hanelu at feithrin dealltwriaeth well o’r clefyd.
Books prescribed to help tackle dementia in Wales
A new chapter in the fight against dementia in Wales has begun, with the launch of Reading Well Books on Prescription for dementia providing a unique range of books via public libraries, aimed at fostering a better understanding of the disease.
2018 Reading Well aims to combat mental health stigma with books by Matt Haig, Sathnam Sanghera and Ruby Wax
This year’s list aims to combat mental health stigma with books by Matt Haig, Sathnam Sanghera and Ruby Wax
Best-selling author Jojo Moyes rescues adult literacy scheme from collapse
We are delighted to announce that we have been gifted three years for our Quick Reads scheme, from author Jojo Moyes.
Research reveals 35 million Brits are paralysed by ‘book-block’
Our new research, commissioned to mark World Book Night (23 April) shows that many of us think you should never give up on a book.
Quick Reads authors celebrate the life-changing power of reading as 2018 list launches
This year’s Quick Reads titles are released by The Reading Agency today, with the six bestselling authors sharing their inspirational personal stories about the transformative impact books have had on their lives.
Reading in the digital age: the Reading on Screen project
Photo: Ray Gibson At The Reading Agency we believe in the power of sharing stories and work to inspire people to share their love of reading with others. We are very pleased to have been part of the advisory group…
World Book Night 2018 spotlights link between reading and mental health
The titles to be given away on 23 April 2018 include a diverse selection of commercial and literary fiction, poetry, non-fiction and young adult, each selected to inspire people who don’t regularly read to pick up a book and get reading.
Summer Reading Challenge 2017: The Reading Agency and libraries announce increased participation for Animal Agents as Beano theme announced for 2018
More children took part in the Summer Reading Challenge this summer than last year, according to new statistics released today by The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians
National Libraries Week
3 out of 4 us think libraries are essential or very important to communities. Join us in celebrating everything they achieve this National Libraries Week.
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