ALT Are you ready to Go All In? Find out about the National Year of Reading 2026.

ALT Quote card with text overlaying a two-toned green background. Quote text overlays a book-shaped graphic. Text reads: "From helping children to develop language skills at an early age to expanding their understanding of the world, reading for pleasure empowers children to make the most of their potential... We still need to do much more to encourage children to read for enjoyment. While my Committee considers what action the government should take, this research helps to make the case for a concerted effort to put reading for pleasure at the top of the agenda." - Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee

ALT Quote card with contrasting green coloured backgrounds. The text overlays a book-shaped graphic. Quote reads: "For the first time in five years, more children are saying they’re enjoying reading, and that genuinely fills me with hope. When reading feels relevant and role models get involved, children develop a passion with benefits that go far beyond the classroom – but with progress slower for poorer children, we must make sure every child can find a form of reading that speaks to them." - Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson.

ALT Image of a green seedling emerging from dark soil. Text on graphic reads: Our reading programmes are making a difference in primary and secondary schools across the UK: Pupils who were least engaged with reading before taking part in a National Literacy Trust programme showed significant increases in reading confidence, enjoyment, and frequency. Those who already enjoyed reading also read more often and gew in confidence.

ALT Last year, reading enjoyment among children and young people hit a 20-year low. This year, there's an upturn for the first time in five years. Graph compares 2025 (when 32.7% of children enjoyed reading) and 2026 (now at 36.1%).

ALT Promotional graphic for the Libraries for Primaries campaign by the National Literacy Trust. Text reads: “Transform your school’s reading spaces for free.” The design highlights three free offerings with check marks: free books, free library furniture pack, and free teacher training. Background uses coral pink on the left and light purple on the right with dark blue text and lime green accents.

ALT Text reads: ''No school library? Apply now for free.'' and the image depicts three pupils reading while smiling in their school library

ALT Two school children talking to each other as they sit close. One of the children is playing with their school tie.