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The Reading Agency
@readingagency
We are a UK charity that inspires social and personal change through the proven power of reading. In 2024/25, we reached over 2 million people across the UK.
Joined May 2009
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    We have some incredible news: @jojomoyes has gifted us three years of funding for #QuickReads, just weeks after we announced we had been unable to secure financial support. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported this life-changing scheme ow.ly/CuDT30jUMWf
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    To celebrate #100years since the Representation of the People Act we have created a Wonder Women booklist, featuring some of our favourite children and YA books about inspirational women. Which would you like to read? #Votes100 #Suffrage100
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    Announcing the new #ReadingWell for mental health booklist: recommended by experts, available free in libraries #mentalhealth ow.ly/mLOH30kk6pK
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    To celebrate #NationalPoetryDay, we're giving away 10 poetry books perfect for reading groups. RT & make sure you're following us to win!
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    We’re very excited to share the official Book Collection for the #SummerReadingChallenge 2021, #WildWorldHeroes! Check out the list here: ow.ly/1is450EHqJD
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    This #Valentines we want everyone to know how much we love libraries for the amazing work that they do. What do you love about your library? #Mylibraryvalentine
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    It's #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! Did you know that reading is 100% more effective at reducing stress than drinking a cup of tea? Visit your local library for free self-help resources & read our evidence base to find out more about benefits of #ReadingWell: ow.ly/m0oB30jYTtZ
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    This #StressAwarenessDay we are sharing the benefits of reading to tackle stress. Next time you're feeling a bit stressed, try picking up a book! #wednesdaywisdom
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    We are delighted to announce the new #ReadingWell for children booklist, available in libraries from today! Find out more: ow.ly/tCEw50ybBM1 #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek @libsconnected @ace_national
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    We are thrilled to announce our new #QuickReads titles for 2020! Find out more about the books published on 20 February: ow.ly/L3eM50w1fcl #InternationalLiteracyDay
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    We are delighted to announce the #ReadTalkShare campaign, our new initiative to tackle loneliness and mental health through the #ProvenPowerOfReading this winter. #LetsTalkLoneliness Find out more: readingagency.org.uk/news/media/rea…
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    Are you ready to join the #SillySquad? The schedule for our #SummerReadingChallenge Launch Party has been announced, and it's going to be seriously silly! Join us on Facebook on 5 June to catch all the fun - and check out the schedule of silliness here: readingagency.org.uk/news/media/the…
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    Happy #WorldBookDay!! Sharing stories with children of all ages for just 10 minutes every day ignites their enthusiasm for reading and helps create readers for life. What story will YOU be sharing today? #ShareAStory