Reading, writing and mental wellbeing
10th October 2018
National Literacy Trust research shows that children who enjoy reading are three times more likely to have good mental wellbeing than children who don’t enjoy reading.
News & Updates
Libraries Week
7th October 2018
Work with CILIP and a UK-wide network of libraries and supporters to encourage everyone to discover their library this October.
Premier League Writing Stars Poetry Competition
1st October 2018
The Premier League Writing Stars poetry competition is back for a second year!
Literacy and life expectancy
20th February 2018
Life expectancy shortened by 26 years for children growing up in areas with the most serious literacy problems
Programme inspires young people to become advocates for reading
24th November 2017
Reading Hack is a programme led by young people who do reading activities and volunteering to gain skills and experience.
Nielsen LibScan Public Library borrowing data for 2016
14th February 2017
6 out of top 10 most borrowed novelists are children's authors!
PLR announce most borrowed authors for 2015/16
9th February 2017
Children's authors to well yet again