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
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.
Something for everyone as 2018 Quick Reads titles announced
Six enticing Quick Reads titles from well loved authors have been announced by The Reading Agency for publication on 1 February 2018.
ITV’s Vera author announces support for reading programme on International Literacy Day
Ann Cleeves will name a character in one of her new books after the winner of our next Reading Ahead prize draw, as part of the celebrations for the programme’s 10th anniversary.
Libraries bracing for book loan boom as Summer Reading Challenge launches
We expect this year’s Challenge, Animal Agents, to attract three quarters of a million children into libraries over the summer break
Reading Friends: how our new programme is coming to life
Reading Friends is being co-produced with older people, including people with dementia, carers and disabled people. Katie Pekacar blogs on what’s involved in developing a new programme.
No need for ‘Dr Google’: Library scheme gets Brits reading their way to better health
Reading Well for long term conditions, available in libraries from this month, has been developed in partnership between The Reading Agency and the Society of Chief Librarians
Why we promote literature in translation
Translated books account for only 3.5% of literary fiction published. We work with the Man Booker International Prize to help translated fiction reach new audiences.
Making reading accessible to people with dementia
Nada Savitch, a befriending and safeguarding specialist, blogs about her work on our Reading Friends programme, which aims to empower, engage and connect vulnerable and isolated older people through social reading activities.
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