UK Reads

We believe every child, no matter their circumstances should have access to books and to the literacy

18/08/2026

UK Reads Ambassador Mark takes us through a fun little chat with some of the biggest personalities between the pages. 📚

How many characters do you recognize? 🤔

13/08/2026

Parents, summer is a great time to help your child fall in love with reading.

Away from the school routine, there’s more room for children to discover books simply because they enjoy them.

A little encouragement, the right story and time to explore can go a long way.

Swipe through for simple ways to make reading part of your child’s summer.

10/08/2026

Through UK Reads, the World Literacy Foundation is helping children across the UK discover the joy of reading and build the literacy skills they need to thrive.

From encouraging reading for pleasure to supporting families, schools and communities with valuable literacy resources, UK Reads is helping make reading a part of everyday life.

This summer, find simple ways to make books part of your children’s holiday.

04/08/2026

Reading doesn’t only happen when a child opens a book, it happens everywhere. 📖✨

From train boards and tube maps to tickets, menus, and street signs, every day is filled with opportunities to build reading skills without even realizing it.

This summer, turn everyday outings into reading adventures. Encourage your child to spot words, read directions, and make sense of the world around them. Those little moments build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of reading.

What’s one unexpected place your child has been reading lately? Share it in the comments! 👇

23/07/2026

Behind this statistic are thousands of children discovering the joy of reading, growing in confidence, and building brighter futures through literacy.

Want to see the full story? Our UK Reads Annual Report shares the impact, the stories, and the people making it all possible.

Take a look at what we’ve achieved together and see how your support is helping transform children’s lives, one book at a time.

📖 Read the UK Reads Annual Report today.

14/07/2026

Our Annual Report is officially live!

Celebrating a year of expanding access to books, inspiring young readers, and strengthening communities through literacy. Inside, you'll find the stories behind the impact, the people who made it possible, and the progress we've achieved together.

As we continue our work throughout 2026, we're proud to be part of the National Year of Reading, a UK-wide campaign shining a spotlight on literacy and encouraging more people to discover the joy and lifelong benefits of reading. Together, we're helping keep literacy at the heart of communities across the UK.

Thank you to our team, volunteers, educators, partners, and supporters for believing in the power of reading.

📖 Download the Annual Report via the link in our bio.

13/07/2026

Putting one of our facilitators on some fun This or That questions. Which answers would you choose? let us know your choices in the comments! ⬇️

09/07/2026

What makes a UK Reads Story Box Plus workshop such a meaningful experience?

Sharif, workshop facilitator at Schools 21, reflects on the energy, creativity, and engagement he witnessed throughout the session and why creating spaces where children can connect with stories truly matters.

We're grateful to our partner schools, facilitators, and every young reader who brings these workshops to life. 📚

06/07/2026

Every family has a story. Every child has a voice worth hearing.

Join us for From Lullabies to Lyrics: The Sound of Family Stories, an inspiring online webinar with our Children's Poetry Ambassador, Jaspreet Kaur.

An award-winning spoken word artist, educator, and author, Jaspreet will explore how storytelling and poetry can strengthen family connections, celebrate culture, and empower children to express themselves with confidence.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or literacy advocate, you'll leave with practical ideas and fresh inspiration to bring the power of words into everyday family life.

📅 Date: 9 July 2026

🕡 Time: 6:30 PM (BST)

📍 Location: Zoom

🔗 Register here: https://ukreads.org/uk-workshop/from-lullabies-to-lyrics-the-sound-of-family-stories//?webinar_id=88214

We can't wait to see you there! 💙

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