Children
Did you know that reading for pleasure is more important to a child's educational achievement than their family's wealth or social class? A major study of reading came up with this powerful conclusion.*
And we know how important that difference is.
Our work brings us into daily contact with the magical power of libraries' work with children. Libraries open up the world of reading to children and inspire them to read more and enjoy their reading more.
We're also very proud of initiatives like the Summer Reading Challenge and the Big Book Share, which provide ideas to help parents read with their children, helping them discover the world of books - sometimes for the very first time. There's more information on the families page.
And we have projects that encourage schools and libraries to work together, creating the best possible reading experience for children - see the schools page.
Finally, we also promote other people's initiatives that encourage more children to read more by making promotional materials available through our Shop and you can find details of those on the promotions for children page.
"My first reading challenge was four years ago and I have done every Challenge since. It is enjoyable. It improves my reading in school. I have been inspired by the series about Mary-Kate and Ashley also the author Jacqueline Wilson." Tabassum (12) from Lancashire
*Source: Reading for change, OECD, 2002