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
Reading Friends uncovers the power of inclusive reading at Portsmouth Libraries
Portsmouth Libraries have been hosting Reading Friends sessions in their branches since 2021. In the last year, they helped 1,492…
Paul Kelly succeeds Matthew Littleford MBE as The Reading Agency’s Chair of the Board
The Reading Agency today announced that Paul Kelly has been appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees of The Reading Agency. He succeeds Matthew Littleford MBE, whose term as Chair ended after serving since 2018. Paul has been a member of…
The Reading Agency welcomes Baroness Sanderson’s Public Libraries Review
The Reading Agency welcomes the publication of Baroness Sanderson’s review of public libraries today and strongly supports the report’s affirmation of the value of public libraries.
Reading Friends: creating connections in 2022/23
From 2022 to 2023, Reading Friends worked with 39 UK authorities and their delivery partners to make a positive difference to individual lives and whole communities – creating meaningful connections, reducing loneliness and improving wellbeing.
The Reading Agency announces Quick Reads will be gifted for World Book Night 2024
The Reading Agency has today announced that copies of the six upcoming Quick Reads 2024 titles will be gifted for World Book Night 2024. Taking place on 23 April 2024, World Book Night is aiming to create a nation of readers,…
Teachers Reading Challenge 2022: living and breathing reading in South Ayshire
In January 2023, The Reading Agency spoke to Ashley G., a primary teacher working with P6/7 pupils in South Ayrshire about her…
Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song wins the Booker Prize 2023
Prophet Song, Paul Lynch’s ‘triumph of emotional storytelling’ wins the Booker Prize 2023.
The Reading Agency launches call for submissions for Quick Reads 2025
The Reading Agency is pleased to announce that it is seeking publisher submissions for consideration for its life-changing 2025 Quick Reads programme.
Summer Reading Challenge: Reach and Engagement 2023
The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge: ‘Ready, Set, Read!’, delivered in partnership with libraries and the Youth Sport Trust, once again brought the fun and benefits of reading to families across the UK.
The Reading Agency and the Youth Sport Trust invite children on a winter reading adventure
The Reading Agency has today announced that they are teaming up with the Youth Sport Trust again for this year’s Winter Mini Challenge, a free reading adventure.
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