This year’s #SummerReadingChallenge characters are ready for a musical reading adventure this summer! Discover which books from our official #ReadToTheBeat collection match each character’s personality 👇️ bookclubhub.co.uk/news/read-to... @harrywoodgate.bsky.social #NationalYearOfReading2026

Next weekend, children across England and Wales can head to their local library to sign up for the #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 and start their summer reading adventure! 📚https://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/ #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026 #ReadToTheBeat

The #TeachersReadingChallenge 2026 is now LIVE! Empower your teaching through reading. Join the Challenge today: teachersreadingchallenge.org.uk The Teachers' Reading Challenge is delivered by The Reading Agency with the @openuni-rfp.bsky.social and @harpercollins.bsky.social

Did you know that 1 in 4 children can’t read well by the age of 11? Get your pupils involved in the #SummerReadingChallenge to make a difference to children’s love of reading. Plus! receive a free Teacher’s Pack to get you started 👉️ summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/teacher-signup #ReadToTheBeat

The #SummerReadingChallenge2026 launches soon! Join us live from the @britishlibrary.bsky.social next week as we celebrate the launch of #ReadToTheBeat with Andy Day, young musicians, a Q&A with Sheku Kanneh-Mason and more. Find out more and book your spot: readingagency.org.uk/our-work/eve...

Is there really a children’s reading crisis? 📚 Our latest blog explores: 🔸 What the data actually says 🔸 Why reading for pleasure matters 🔸 What works to build lifelong readers Read the full blog here: readingagency.org.uk/beyond-the-r... @petersbooks.bsky.social @openuniversity.bsky.social

Save the date!⁠🗓️ ⁠As part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026, we're inviting you to celebrate your local library this #DiscoverYourLibrary Day on 4 June.⁠ Libraries are so much more than shelves of books, they’re places to connect, learn, create and discover.⁠ #GoAllIn2026 @cilip.bsky.social

Congratulations to City of Edinburgh Council Library Service - Library of the Year at #BritishBookAwards 2026! 🎉 Find out how they helped tackle loneliness and support mental health through reading 👉️ readingagency.org.uk/city-of-edin... #Nibbies2026 #LibraryOfTheYear

The Teachers’ Reading Challenge is returning this June, and there’s even more to come for 2026 👏 Expect new resources, partnerships, opportunities and more ways to support reading for pleasure in schools and libraries. Find out more: readingagency.org.uk/whats-next-f... #TeachersReadingChallenge

Happy #WorldBookNight! We hope you'll be joining us for the #ReadingHour from 7-8pm tonight - whether you’re reading, listening, or sharing a book, it all counts. Let us know how you'll be celebrating in the comments 👇️ #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

A landmark moment for #QuickReads! We’re delivering 480,000 books into prisons across the UK, ensuring everyone has access to high-quality, accessible reading. 👉 Read more: readingagency.org.uk/the-reading-... #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026

The 2026 #QuickReads collection is here! Six brand new short books by bestselling authors, designed to help people (re)discover the joy of reading. Find out more about the books 👉 bit.ly/quick-reads-... #WorldBookNight #GoAllIn2026

The #SummerReadingChallenge 2026 booklist is here! Read to the Beat! features 55 music-inspired titles for all reading levels – plus brand new illustrations by @harrywoodgate.bsky.social 🎨 Browse the books and find out more: bit.ly/4sqP7aV #ReadToTheBeat

Big news for #WorldBookNight! 📚🎧 We’re partnering with @spotifyuk.bsky.social to bring #QuickReads to life as audiobooks this April. Whether you read, listen or both, stories can fit into everyday life. Part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026 👉 readingagency.org.uk/the-reading-... #GoAllIn2026

Whatever you're into, reading lets you Go All In on your passions. Whether it's football, music, baking, family-time, or anything, if you're into it, read into it. Discover more: goallin.org.uk #GoAllln2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

There's one month to go until #WorldBookNight! But what is it? 📚 It’s a UK-wide celebration of reading for adults, and part of the #NationalYearOfReading2026. Find out more: worldbooknight.org/about #GoAllIn2026

Not everyone has the time or confidence to pick up a book, but #QuickReads are changing that. Reading can boost wellbeing, build confidence, and open up new opportunities. Let’s create a nation of readers this #NationalYearOfReading2026 #GoAllIn2026 ⁠ Find out more: bit.ly/4uoO11i

Happy #WorldBookDay! 📚 Today we celebrate the joy of reading for children, and the lifelong love of books it can inspire. As part of the #NationalYearofReading2026 we’re championing readers of every age. Join us on 23 April for #WorldBookNight as we celebrate adult reading too. worldbooknight.org

Ever wondered how reading can help you manage your health? This brilliant case study explores the impact of our #ReadingWell scheme, and how it's being delivered locally. Read more: www.local.gov.uk/case-studies... @librariesconnected.bsky.social

Reading delivers impact across health, learning, wellbeing and growth 📖 Our Why Reading Matters toolkit helps libraries and partners make the case for reading during the #NationalYearOfReading2026 and beyond. readingagency.org.uk/reading-tool... #GoAllIn2026

We created a #ReadingWell for dementia booklist to support people living with dementia, their loved ones and carers. ⁠ The expert-endorsed list features titles recommended by people affected by dementia, health professionals and library staff. ⁠ Find out more: www.reading-well.org.uk/dementia⁠

From boosting wellbeing to building vital skills, the impact of reading goes far beyond the page. Read more facts: readingagency.org.uk/our-work/our... Donate to our @biggive.bsky.social #ChristmasChallenge this week to have your donation DOUBLED! bit.ly/biggive2025-... #TurnANewPage

This month, #QuickReads author Fiona Cummins explored character, creativity and real human stories with residents at HMYOI Brinsford & HMP Oakwood. Her visit showed how reading can open conversations and build confidence in unexpected places. Read more: readingagency.org.uk/finding-free...

Climate misinformation is everywhere, but stories can help us make sense of the world. Discover the power of climate fiction 👇 readingagency.org.uk/climate-fict...

Our latest research confirms that reading is a wellbeing tool. Readers are significantly more likely to feel connected, happy and relaxed. Make time for reading, in any form, and give your wellbeing a boost. Explore our full adult reading report 👉️ bit.ly/46ItklZ #RedefineReading

77% of people who don’t call themselves readers read every week. Britain doesn’t have a shortage of readers. We have a shortage of people who feel like readers. It’s time to #RedefineReading. 👉 Explore the new State of the Nation report here: bit.ly/46ItklZ

Why is #BookClubDayUK important? We're taking the day to celebrate the amazing support that being in a book club can have on its members and encouraging those not in a club to either join a club or start their own. Read the many benefits and join in🔗 bit.ly/4mXILxt

This year's #BookerPrize2025 is all about fiction worth talking about. On #BookClubDayUK, your club can find recommendations, tips on how to read like a judge, and the joys of shared reading. Discover more and enter a competition to win the shortlist 🔗 bit.ly/42kReCz @thebookerprizes.com

Today is #BookClubDayUK (the perfect day for our 1st post)! It's a day for celebrating the power of shared reading & to hopefully encourage those not in a #bookclub, to join one. Find out about all of the ways you can get involved, including all of the offers for your club🔗https://bit.ly/3V6pmhz