£81 billion a year in lost earnings and welfare spending due to low levels of literacy.
Everything changes when you read.
We’re a UK charity with a vision to get more people fired up about reading.
Help change lives through reading
The Reading Agency is a UK charity that inspires social and personal change through the proven power of reading. We work with individuals of all ages, communities and trusted partners to share the transformative benefits of reading for happy, healthy and thriving lives.
Our Research
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
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Resources for Librarians
Radio 2 Book Club Extract of Ordinary Saints by Niamh Ni Mhaoileoin
_Can you imagine it? I’d say to them. Can you imagine me there in the front row in Saint Peter’s Square? The lesbian sister of…
Joel Mawhinney live event prize draw information for libraries
This document outlines the terms and conditions for library authorities relating to the 2025 prize draw for a live Summer Reading Challenge event visit from…
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Xtraordinary People by Kate Griggs - Activity Pack
_Xtraordinary People_ is a fantastic book by kategriggs_dyslexicthinking from our friends over at DK Books. _Xtraordinary People_ is an inspiring non-fiction book for children aged…
Greenwild: The City Beyond the Sea - Teaching Resources
Notes for Teachers for children aged 9+ Explore themes of: - Nature - The ocean - Coral reefs - Magic and fantasy Subject Checklist: -…
Latest News
Reading Crisis? Well, not among comic readers
By Hannah Berry and Karrie Fransman of The Comics Cultural Impact Collective with an introduction by Debbie Hicks MBE, The…
Katya Balen, Chris Packham and Hamza Yassin feature on this year’s ‘Story Garden’ Summer Reading Challenge Book Collection
The Summer Reading Challenge, delivered in partnership with public libraries across the UK, is back for 2025! Launching in June…
How Reading Sparks is Inspiring Young Readers
What is Reading Sparks? Reading Sparks is a fun programme that mixes science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM) with creativity…
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.
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