Find out how we're supporting libraries to make the most of the #NationalYearOfReading2026 👉 readingagency.org.uk/how-the-read... Explore our resources here: readingagency.org.uk/resources/?p...

This year’s #SummerReadingChallenge characters are ready for a musical reading adventure this summer! Discover which books from our official #ReadToTheBeat collection match each character’s personality 👇️ bookclubhub.co.uk/news/read-to... @harrywoodgate.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading2026

This summer, every train journey could become the start of a new adventure. We teamed up with LNER, Northern Trains, Southeastern Railway and TransPennine Express to help families turn travel into reading time, with 1,000s of free #SummerReadingChallenge activity packs available across the UK.

The #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 is LIVE! Welcome to #ReadToTheBeat, this year’s celebration of stories, music and imagination.⁠ Head to your local library to sign up or join in online 👉️ summerreadingchallenge.org.uk @harrywoodgate.bsky.social youtu.be/sMuo6FoK8bk?...

Read to the Beat Summer Reading Challenge 2026 - Voiceover | The Reading Agency

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Next weekend, children across England and Wales can head to their local library to sign up for the #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 and start their summer reading adventure! 📚https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026 #ReadToTheBeat

The #TeachersReadingChallenge 2026 is now LIVE! Empower your teaching through reading. Join the Challenge today: teachersreadingchallenge.org.uk The Teachers' Reading Challenge is delivered by The Reading Agency with the @openuni-rfp.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social

Did you know that 1 in 4 children can’t read well by the age of 11? Get your pupils involved in the #SummerReadingChallenge to make a difference to children’s love of reading. Plus! receive a free Teacher’s Pack to get you started 👉️ summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/teacher-signup #ReadToTheBeat

The #SummerReadingChallenge2026 launches soon! Join us live from the @britishlibrary.bsky.social next week as we celebrate the launch of #ReadToTheBeat with Andy Day, young musicians, a Q&A with Sheku Kanneh-Mason and more. Find out more and book your spot: readingagency.org.uk/our-work/eve...

Is there really a children’s reading crisis? 📚 Our latest blog explores: 🔸 What the data actually says 🔸 Why reading for pleasure matters 🔸 What works to build lifelong readers Read the full blog here: readingagency.org.uk/beyond-the-r... @petersbooks.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social

For 20 years, #QuickReads have helped people discover the joy that reading can bring. Our new film features librarians, readers and some of our 2026 authors sharing how Quick Reads are changing lives in communities across the UK. Watch the full film now: youtu.be/j8BuWmKjiIc

Books That Build Confidence | Quick Reads 2026

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Save the date!⁠🗓️ ⁠As part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026, we're inviting you to celebrate your local library this #DiscoverYourLibrary Day on 4 June.⁠ Libraries are so much more than shelves of books, they’re places to connect, learn, create and discover.⁠ #GoAllIn2026 @cilip.bsky.social

Congratulations to City of Edinburgh Council Library Service - Library of the Year at #BritishBookAwards 2026! 🎉 Find out how they helped tackle loneliness and support mental health through reading 👉️ readingagency.org.uk/city-of-edin... #Nibbies2026 #LibraryOfTheYear

The Teachers’ Reading Challenge is returning this June, and there’s even more to come for 2026 👏 Expect new resources, partnerships, opportunities and more ways to support reading for pleasure in schools and libraries. Find out more: readingagency.org.uk/whats-next-f... #TeachersReadingChallenge

Great to see our research noted in the new @harpercollins.bsky.social study which finds a gap in parents’ understanding why reading for enjoyment matters and how it differs from reading homework. Read the article here: www.theguardian.com/books/2026/a...

‘Relentless’ focus on literacy undermines reading for pleasure, says report

New HarperCollins study finds that daily reading for pleasure among five- to 17-year-olds fell from 39% in 2012 to 25% in 2025

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We were delighted to see our Head of Research & Evaluation Carina Spaulding on BBC The One Show discussing the power of social connections in developing a reader identity. Watch the clip here from 1:55-5:25 👇 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...

The One Show - 01/05/2026

Alex Jones and Clara Amfo bring you the stories that matter from across the country.

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Happy #WorldBookNight! We hope you'll be joining us for the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm tonight - whether you’re reading, listening, or sharing a book, it all counts. Let us know how you'll be celebrating in the comments 👇️ #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

A landmark moment for #QuickReads! We’re delivering 480,000 books into prisons across the UK, ensuring everyone has access to high-quality, accessible reading. 👉 Read more: readingagency.org.uk/the-reading-... #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

The 2026 #QuickReads collection is here! Six brand new short books by bestselling authors, designed to help people (re)discover the joy of reading. Find out more about the books 👉 bit.ly/quick-reads-... #WorldBookNight #GoAllIn2026

The #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 booklist is here! Read to the Beat! features 55 music-inspired titles for all reading levels – plus brand new illustrations by @harrywoodgate.bsky.social 🎨 Browse the books and find out more: bit.ly/4sqP7aV #ReadToTheBeat

Big news for #WorldBookNight! 📚🎧 We’re partnering with @spotifyuk.bsky.social to bring #QuickReads to life as audiobooks this April. Whether you read, listen or both, stories can fit into everyday life. Part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026 👉 readingagency.org.uk/the-reading-... #GoAllIn2026

Whatever you're into, reading lets you Go All In on your passions. Whether it's football, music, baking, family-time, or anything, if you're into it, read into it. Discover more: goallin.org.uk #GoAllln2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

The National Year of Reading is a great opportunity to promote the public library offer to key stakeholders. This toolkit from @readingagency.bsky.social brings together tools to help libraries and their partners make the case for reading this year and beyond. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tic...

Making the Case for Reading: National Year of Reading Webinar | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2026

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There's one month to go until #WorldBookNight! But what is it? 📚 It’s a UK-wide celebration of reading for adults, and part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026. Find out more: worldbooknight.org/about #GoAllIn2026

Not everyone has the time or confidence to pick up a book, but #QuickReads are changing that. Reading can boost wellbeing, build confidence, and open up new opportunities. Let’s create a nation of readers this #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026 ⁠ Find out more: bit.ly/4uoO11i

Libraries can help tackle some of the biggest challenges facing local authorities through reading. Our webinar with @librariesconnected.bsky.social shows how to use the Why Reading Matters toolkit to clearly evidence that impact during the #NationalYearOfReading 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Tic...

Making the Case for Reading: National Year of Reading Webinar | Libraries Connected Webinars | 2026

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Our Head of Research & Evaluation was on @itvnews.bsky.social this week talking about our research into reading habits across the UK. Watch the clip here from 19:30 - 22:50 to hear how people are engaging with reading and why it matters 👉 www.itv.com/watch/news/c... #GoAllIn2026

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚 Today we celebrate the joy of reading for children, and the lifelong love of books it can inspire. As part of the #NationalYearofReading2026 we’re championing readers of every age. Join us on 23 April for #WorldBookNight as we celebrate adult reading too. worldbooknight.org

Clarisse Lima from the Midwives Information & Resource Service writes about @readingagency.bsky.social Books on Prescription. These books can be borrowed from #Libraries. If you are seeking information on a condition this #HealthInformationWeek, why not take one out? rcm.org.uk/blog/2026/01...

"Everything changes when you read": libraries and reading to support health and wellbeing - Royal College of Midwives

Clarisse Lima discusses the important role midwives play in promoting wellbeing through reading schemes such as Books on Prescription.

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Reading Well, developed by us, #Libraries and @readingagency.bsky.social, provides a cost-effective, preventative programme embedded in public #Libraries. Reading Well for Children books are available to borrow for free from your local #Library. www.local.gov.uk/case-studies... #CMHW26

Ever wondered how reading can help you manage your health? This brilliant case study explores the impact of our #ReadingWell scheme, and how it's being delivered locally. Read more: www.local.gov.uk/case-studies... @librariesconnected.bsky.social