Children and Young People Research
Our research on children and young people’s reading in the UK. Discover the latest trends and information on children and young people’s reading habits and attitudes, and the benefits they gain from reading for pleasure.
- How the Reading Landscape is Changing
Recent research from BookTrust and the National Literacy Trust shows a significant drop in children’s reading engagement and enjoyment as they progress through school. Children may be reading less… - The Summer Reading Challenge celebrates 25 years of encouraging young readers
This year, we’re celebrating the remarkable success of our cross-authority Summer Reading Challenge model and the 25th anniversary of the UK’s biggest children’s reading programme…. - 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 experience of taking part in… - 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 Summer Reading Challenge and Libraries: Abeeha, Ariba and Aamna’s story Story
This Libraries Week, we’re looking at how libraries play a key role in encouraging children to read. We went to Abraham Moss Library in Manchester to hear from children and their families how the Summer Reading Challenge has empowered their reading.
