77% of ‘non-readers’ read weekly.
Everything changes when you read.
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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: Summer Reading Challenge 2026
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Save the Date! This Book Club Day, be a reading rebel and get your books out!
Book Club Day UK (11 September 2026) will be a day celebrates the joy, connection and impact of shared reading,…
11 Quick Reads titles are part of collection for landmark prison reading campaign
The Reading Agency is delighted to share the eleven titles at the heart of its landmark prison reading programme –…
The Reading Agency welcomes Education Committee report and calls for a universal Summer Reading Challenge
The Reading Agency welcomes the Education Committee’s recognition of the vital role reading plays in improving children’s life chances and…
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
World Mental Health Day - National Year of Reading Update
Throughout October, the National Year of Reading will shine a spotlight on the powerful connection between reading and wellbeing. Whether it's helping us unwind, lifting…
Book Club Day UK 2026 - Communications Toolkit
*Book Club Day UK (11 September 2026)* will be a day celebrating the joy, connection and impact of shared reading, while supporting more people to…
WELSH Camp Bestival competition poster
The Reading Agency is partnering with Camp Bestival on a national prize draw to give one family taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge the…
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Radio 2 Book Club Extract of The Scandalous Ladies Football Club by Frances Quinn
Welcome to the British Ladies Football Club… London, 1897. Minnie Newton – twenty-eight-year-old schoolteacher and women’s rights advocate – has a passion for football. But…
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