77% of ‘non-readers’ read weekly.
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National Year of Reading
The Reading Agency is supporting public library engagement for the National Year of Reading 2026.
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Research and evidence is central to helping us achieve our mission. We speak to people of all ages across the UK to understand how and why they read, the successes and challenges they face and how our work can make a real difference.
1 in 4 children don’t reach the expected level of reading by the age of 11
Featured booklist: Quick Reads 2026
Latest News
Booker Prizes Quick Read launches with a 12,000-book giveaway as new research finds cost, time and distraction are major barriers to UK adults reading
Curated by Roddy Doyle, the Booker Prizes Quick Read is a collection of short stories from Booker Prize and International…
How the WEA is championing stories in the National Year of Reading
Founded in 1903, the WEA has championed the transformative power of learning for more than 120 years. Our commitment to…
Community Connectors: How Libraries Are Uniting Readers During the National Year of Reading
Libraries across the UK are proving that they are at the heart of building reading communities. During the National Year of Reading…
Library Facts
Explore key facts about libraries, including the numbers of libraries, the demographics of library users and the outcomes of using libraries.
Reading Facts
We want to create a world where everyone is reading their way to a better life. Explore UK-wide reading statistics and facts.
Resources for Librarians
Read to the Beat - Children's Activity Pack
Download our activity pack for children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2026, including a musical crossword, an instrument wordsearch and a poetry challenge!…
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Welsh comment cards - Read to the Beat
Libraries can print off these comment cards and use them to collect feedback on the Summer Reading Challenge. An English-language version of these cards is…
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Radio 2 Book Club Extract of Mrs Dickens by Emily Howes
London, 1836. Nineteen-year-old Kate Hogarth falls in love with the young journalist Charles Dickens. In the early days of their marriage, Charles is infatuated with…
Welsh Read to the Beat promotional animated video
Help spread the word about this year’s Summer Reading Challenge with this Welsh language version of our fun video – why not show it in…
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