Resources
Useful links and other resources
Helping to support reading at home, in education settings, within communities and in the workplace.
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Toolkit
Reimagining Reading Engagement Toolkit
This toolkit summarises the key findings from the research commissioned by National Literacy Trust, conducted by Savanta. It is intended for use by those working in charities and organisations that promote reading, as well as the
marketing, communications, and creative agencies that support them.Suitable for: Adults Libraries Literacy & Book Sector Workplaces -
Website
Confidential 1-1 reading coaching for adults
Read Easy UK is a national charity that helps adults who want to learn to read. Personalised and flexible support across England
Suitable for: Adults Accessible & Inclusive -
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Shared Reading for people living with dementia
Shared Reading groups create calm, supportive spaces where people with dementia and their carers connect through stories at every stage
Suitable for: Adults Accessible & Inclusive -
Video
Ted Talk: How Shared Reading Can Help Us Connect
Jane Davis challenges the idea of reading as solitary, exploring how sharing stories aloud can create meaningful connections with others
Suitable for: Adults Accessible & Inclusive -
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Free postal library for blind and visually impaired adults
These resources, from Living Paintings, combine tactile content with atmospheric audio, guiding fingers over raised details to create images in the mind’s eye
Suitable for: All Families Accessible & Inclusive -
Story library
Sensory stories from Sense
A sensory story library offering fun, immersive tales that stimulate the senses and support children’s communication and sensory development
Suitable for: All Families Accessible & Inclusive -
Writing tips
Film review writing tips for young people
Writing film reviews boosts young people's creativity and literacy, helping them build skills and develop a unique voice in a fun, engaging way
Suitable for: Adults Criminal Justice -
Research
Reading Aloud in Britain Today (RABiT)
Reading Aloud in Britain Today (RABiT) Report and next steps for Prison Reading Groups and Prison Libraries
Suitable for: Adults Criminal Justice -
Podcast
Writing for video-games
Jon Ingold, co-founder of Inkle Studios, shares guidance on how to write interactive narratives for games
Suitable for: Adults Criminal Justice -
Resource Hub
Worksheets for adult learners
A collection of free videos and downloadable worksheets to help adult learners improve reading, writing and numeracy skills
Suitable for: Adults Criminal Justice -
Article
Free character writing templates
A collection of resources for writing characters from The National Centre of Writing
Suitable for: Adults Criminal Justice -
Guide
Free writing advice
Is reading inspiring your writing? Start your writing journey: advice and activities from writers for writers
Suitable for: Adults Criminal Justice -
Guide
Discussion guides for Quick Reads
Resources from The Reading Agency to support Quick Reads, short texts from bestselling authors
Suitable for: Criminal Justice -
Blog
Finding Freedom in Storytelling
Quick Reads author Fiona Cummins visited HMYOI Brinsford and HMP Oakwood to speak with residents about her career and creative journey
Suitable for: Criminal Justice -
Research
The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading
Research from the Reading Agency about the nation's reading habits and behaviours in 2025
Suitable for: Criminal Justice Literacy & Book Sector -
Report
Prison Reading Groups Report
Community, connection and change: an evaluation and impact study of Prison Reading Groups
Suitable for: Criminal Justice -
Comic
How can the book industry capture the power of comics?
A two page comic exploring the value of comics, created by The Comics Cultural Impact Collective, published in The Bookseller, 2023
Suitable for: Literacy & Book Sector -
Website
Booksellers Association Skills Hub
Skills, guidance, and business improvement materials and resources for booksellers, created by the Booksellers Association of the UK and Ireland
Suitable for: Literacy & Book Sector -
Tookit
Author and Illustrator campaign toolkit
Designed for creatives to provide tips on how to talk about the National Year of Reading 2026 and the Go All In campaign
Suitable for: Literacy & Book Sector -
Website Form
Become a National Year of Reading Champion
Open to anyone over 18, anywhere in the UK, becoming a volunteer s a simple way to support the National Year of Reading 2026.
Suitable for: Volunteers Literacy & Book Sector -
Guide
How your workplace can volunteer to Go All In
A comprehensive guide to support volunteering as a National Year of Reading Champion in your workplace
Suitable for: Volunteers Workplaces -
Tookit
Go All In Brand Toolkit
The full brand toolkit for Go All In, the brand for the National Year of Reading 2026. Logos, key messages, design templates and more
Suitable for: Literacy & Book Sector Workplaces -
Guide
Go All In: a guide for community organisations
Guidance and tips for how to connect Go All In with your work in the community
Suitable for: Workplaces -
Website
Apply for a school library in your primary school
School leaders who are interested in participating in a Libraries for Primaries programme in 2026 can complete the expression of interest form
Suitable for: Schools Early Years Settings -
Website Form
Go All In Learning Management System for free
If you're a whole school or setting, this is the easiest way to get involved with everything you need for the year in one place
Suitable for: Schools Early Years Settings -
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The offer for schools and early years settings
Throughout 2026, join us for termly cycles of high-quality professional learning for you and memorable content for your pupils and students
Suitable for: Schools Early Years Settings -
Guide
A library guide for comics & graphic novels
An overview of comics, why they’re important and reading recommendations
Suitable for: Libraries -
Guide
How to start a book club guide
The Book Club Hub is a platform connecting readers and book clubs of all ages across the UK
Suitable for: Libraries -
Tookit
Public Library Toolkit
This toolkit provides public libraries with detailed guidance on how to get involved in the National Year of Reading 2026
Suitable for: Libraries -
Reading ideas
Short books and great stories by bestselling authors
Quick Reads are written in an accessible and easy to read style with great storytelling and adult-focused content
Suitable for: All Families Adults -
Activity ideas
Ideas to support children with their literacy skills at home
A curated list of games, booklists, crafts and quizzes for children moving between primary and secondary school
Suitable for: Families 5-10 Families 11+ -
Article
Advice for parents to encourage children and teens reading
Scottish Book Trust
Suitable for: Families 5-10 Families 11+ -
Article
Using hobbies to help your child read
National Literacy Trust
Suitable for: Families 5-10 -
Article
Motivating children to read at home: 8 practical tips for parents
BookTrust
Suitable for: Families 5-10 -
Website
Sensory play ideas
Ideas for playing with your little ones, including how to make your own playdough recipe, from Grimm & Co
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
Activity
Create a story sack together
Encourage your child to tell stories by making a story sack together – you don't even need a book to give it a go
Suitable for: Families 0-4 Families 5-10 -
Resource Hub
The benefits of bilingualism
Tips and advice about bringing up your child in a bilingual household from BBC Parenting
Suitable for: All Families Accessible & Inclusive -
Article
Advice on sharing stories together in 22 languages
Simple tips for how to make story sharing fun, translated into different languages including Albanian, Kurdish, Punjabi and Somali
Suitable for: Families 0-4 Families 5-10 -
Article
Tips for using books with songs
Singing rhymes or songs helps your child learn new sounds and words through rhyme and repetition, as well as being a great way to have fun together
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
Article
Tips to build your child’s communication skills
Discover simple, everyday things you can do to support your child’s future speaking and listening skills, helping them develop as a reader
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
Article
Top tips for reading with your bump and baby
Read what the experts have to say about why it's never too soon to start reading to your bump and baby, with advice on how to get started
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
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Dual-language e-books in English and Ukrainian
Free dual language e-books and resources in English and Ukrainian
Suitable for: All Families Accessible & Inclusive -
Accessible reads
Books for blind and visually impaired children
Free postal library of accessible picture books and resources for blind and visually impaired children and young people, provided by Living Paintings
Suitable for: Accessible & Inclusive -
Book reviews
Book recommendations by children, for children
A library of recommended reads selected by children for children of all ages
Suitable for: All Families -
Reading ideas
Book recommendations for children based on passions
Whether your child is into the outdoors, gaming, music, sport, drama, or anything, you'll find some reads they'll love, provided by Love Reading 4 Kids
Suitable for: All Families -
Blog
A reading calendar for the year ahead
A plan of reading moments and hooks to inspire your children all year round, provided by Love Reading 4 Kids
Suitable for: All Families -
Digital magazines
Free online magazines for children aged 8+ and 13+
Interviews, activities, book extracts and more in online magazines provided free of charge by Wrdmag during the National Year of Reading
Suitable for: Families 11+ -
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CBeebies Parenting
Parenting and pre-school tips and activities from the BBC
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
NHS Website
Best Start in Life: NHS advice for parents
Trusted health advice and guidance for parents on your baby's and toddler's development
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
Website
Literacy tips, activities and guidance for parents
A comprehensive website for families with children of all ages, providing tips, activities and support to boost reading and literacy
Suitable for: Families 0-4 -
Reading ideas
Looking for inspiration for what to read next?
Find reading inspiration through recommended reads on a range of topics for children and adults
Suitable for: All Families Adults -
Reading ideas
Choose your next read based on your mood!
Borrow e-books, audiobooks and magazines for free using this App
Suitable for: All Families Adults -
Library finder
Access free books through your local library
Discover your local library and events taking place through the LibraryOn website
Suitable for: All Families Libraries -
Library app
Borrow Box for free e-books and audiobooks
Borrow e-books and audiobooks for free using this App
Suitable for: All Families Libraries -
Library app
Libby for free audiobooks, e-books and magazines
Borrow e-books, audiobooks and magazines for free using this App
Suitable for: All Families Libraries
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