The Reading Agency
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We are a UK charity that inspires social and personal change through the proven power of reading. In 2024/25, we reached over 2 million people across the UK.
Joined May 2009
Watch our recorded webinar: A Reading Reset – tackling the reading crisis in classrooms. Hear from @OpenUni_RfP.Packed with insight, inspiration & practical tools to bring back the joy of reading. 🎥 Watch now & sign up to the #TeachersReadingChallenge 👉
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Which book made you feel seen?. #BigTastyRead Champion Grace Dent shares why she reads & the power of storytelling. Which book made you feel seen & why? Drop your answer in the comments & we'll share your recommendations. @bbcarts @bradfordlitfest @bradford2025 @bradfordlibs247
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Always curious and full of energy, Beagles turn every walk into an adventure 🐾🎉.
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What’s your favourite children’s book right now?. Share how you’ve used it in class in the past year below 👇️. . #TeachersReadingChallenge @OpenUniRfP @HarperCollinsUK #TRC2025
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Last chance to share your thoughts! 📅. Have you experienced eco-anxiety? We’re exploring how reading can help eco-anxiety, and we’d really value your perspective. Complete our short survey by before tomorrow for a chance to win a £30 book token! 👉️
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Got a class full of comedy lovers? The #TeachersReadingChallenge Laugh Out Loud badge is the perfect way to discover new student favourites this summer. Earn your reading badges here: @OpenUniRfP @HarperCollinsUK #TRC2025
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Hungry for more from the #BigTastyRead?. We're sharing a selection of recipes from some of the Big Tasty Read books. Head to our website to see the full recipes, and keep your eyes peeled for more to come 👉️ @bbcarts @bradfordlitfest @bradfordlibs247
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Adventure awaits! The #SummerReadingChallenge theme this year encourages kids to read AND explore the outdoors! Where will your book take you? 📖👉️ #StoryGarden
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📢 Deadline extended! .We’re exploring how reading can help with eco-anxiety and we’d love your valuable input. Help us learn more by sharing your thoughts in our short survey for a chance to win a £30 book token. Open until Monday 25 August 👉️
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Audiobooks for all! . Spotify and generous publishers are helping make the #SummerReadingChallenge more accessible by offering free audiobooks this summer! . Find out more: #StoryGarden #SpotifyAudiobooks
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Our final theme we're spotlighting from our #SummerReadingChallenge #StoryGarden book list is Fun Facts & Non Fiction: Incredible truths, fascinating creatures and cool science.. Head to your library or explore the books here 👉️ #SummerReadingChallenge
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On 11 September 2025, join us for #BookClubDayUK, a national celebration of how book clubs strengthen communities, foster connection, and create a culture of reading. Let’s inspire more people to discover the power of reading together 👉️
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This week, we’re spotlighting #BigTastyRead books about life, told through food. What food memoir do you recommend people read? 👇️🍽️. Find out more about the Big Tasty Read: . @bbcarts @bradfordlitfest @bradford2025.@bradfordlibs247
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How does the #TeachersReadingChallenge help teachers grow as readers and inspire pupils?. Hear from 3 teachers in our latest blog 👉️ @OpenUni_RfP @HarperCollinsUK #TRC2025
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Earn the #TeachersReadingChallenge Rebel Grrrls badge by reading 5 books featuring trailblazing women & daring female characters 🦸♀️. Sign up today to empower your teaching: @OpenUniRfP @HarperCollinsUK #TRC2025
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"Reading is the greatest gift you can pass on to your children." – @XanderArmstrong.This summer, give your child the joy of stories, imagination & adventure with the #SummerReadingChallenge: #StoryGarden 🌱.Free to join at your local library or online 👉️
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Do books help you cope with eco-anxiety?. We’re running a short survey to understand how reading can help eco-anxiety, and we’d really value your perspective. Complete it by Monday 25 August for a chance to win a £30 book token. Take the survey here: 👉️
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📢 Meet our 2025 #TeachersReadingChallenge Ambassadors!. @RobBiddulph, Jenny McLachlan, @MelTBessent & @FarhanaIslam93 are here to champion the joy of reading & cheer you on. 📚. Find out more: #TRC25 @OpenUni_RfP @HarperCollinsUK
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13 books. Countless journeys. The #BookerPrize2025 longlist is bursting with unforgettable stories from across the globe!🌍. Which one will you pick up first?. 🔍Find out more🔗🎨Order your digital display pack🔗 @TheBookerPrizes
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Find the fun with this week’s #StoryGarden booklist theme: Humour, Mischief & Everyday Magic - Cheeky adventures, everyday magic, and laugh-out-loud tales. Head to your library or explore the books here 👉️ #SummerReadingChallenge
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Explore dungeons, gather allies, and battle mythical beasts in a tale of revenge and redemption.
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Teachers! 📢 Head over to our Instagram @readingagency to be in with a chance of winning a HarperCollins book bundle for your school!
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