Download Arts Award's guide to find out more about their opportunities.
Arts Award inspires young people to grow their arts and leadership talents: it's creative, valuable and accessible.
The Summer Reading Challenge supports children who want to achieve Arts Award Discover during the… read more
The Reading Agency presents a review of the evidence on environmental anxiety – what it is and what we can do. read more
This helpful guide contains detailed information about how to use this year's core pack and stickers.
This is a locked resource for library authorities participating in the Summer Reading Challenge 2023. Libraries should contact their local Summer Reading Challenge coordinator(s) for access. read more
The first book in an exciting new series from New York Times bestseller Mo O'Hara, packed with bee facts and stunning illustrations by Aya Kakeda. Perfect for readers aged 7+.
Honey is a young bee buzzing with ambition, who can't find her role in her small hive. Just when she thinks she's… read more
At the link below, you will be able to download photos of key Ready, Set, Read! materials. These photos can be used in your promotional materials and communications.
Please ensure that, in your communications with children and families, you only include images of materials that will be on… read more
Authors and illustrators featured in the Summer Reading Challenge 'Ready, Set, Read!' Book Collection have provided us with their availability for library events over the summer.
Where possible, authors have indicated which regions they'd be able to travel to, dates they would be available… read more
‘A highly original, gripping, thought-provoking read’ – Emma Carroll
Twelve-year-old Robyn has grown up in Bletchley Park. But when the war begins and everything at Bletchley changes. While Bletchley is buzzing with people recruited for the war effort and all eyes are on the skies, Robyn… read more
This year, the UK is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine. The Contest will be held in Liverpool on Saturday, 13 May. Partnering with BBC Arts, The Reading Agency is joining the party and celebrating the proven power of reading and the power of… read more
Get ready for Hay Festival 2023!
Libraries, colleges and bookshops are invited to join the countdown to the world’s biggest book festival this spring!
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Clips from the ITV regional news channels showing different Reading Friends groups in March 2023. read more
Does your library have opportunities for young people to volunteer to support the Summer Reading Challenge?
The Reading Agency is an Approved Activity Provider for the volunteering section of the Duke of Edinburgh's (DofE) Award. This means libraries can advertise their Summer Reading… read more
Download these images of the whole World Book Night 2023 booklist to use on social media.
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