We believe that reading can transform people‘s lives. The more you read the more you know. The more you read, the more you imagine. The more you read, the better you understand, and the better you can connect to people. Our mission is to inspire more people to read more.
The Reading Agency in action
TV award winning hip hop artist Akala interviewed on London Tonight talking about libraries, The Reading Agency and his British Library event on 26 November
READ our response to library cuts and download podcast of Radio 5 phone-in including interview with our CEO Miranda
WATCH The roundtable discussion on using games to increase literacy.
NEW Our Gaming for Reading report explores the potential for video games to engage adults with low literacy in reading. Join the debate.
LAUNCH Summer Reading Challenge Space Hop website launched - visit www.spacehop.org.uk for games, blogs, ideas and volunteering opportunities
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NEW 2010 Six Book Challenge materials now available at 30% discount from the Shop. See latest news on this year's scheme.
NEW Schools invited to join the Chatterbooks network. More information and subscriptions from www.chatterbooks.org.uk
FREE reading groups network for adults who are new to reading or building their reading confidence. Join the Chatabout network
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Readers and library events round the country or post information about events. More
Training and events
BOOK NOW Chatabout networking day - 8 October, London
NEW Brand new consultancy available now. Responding to demand from local authorities. Details and bookings being taken now.