Children and Young People Research
Our research on children and young people’s reading in the UK. Discover the latest trends and information on children and young people’s reading habits and attitudes, and the benefits they gain from reading for pleasure.
- A Recipe for Raising Young ReadersWe all know the evidence about the importance of children’s reading for life chances – it is the absolute foundation to a happy, healthy and…
- How the Reading Landscape is ChangingOur Creative Director, Debbie Hicks MBE, talks about how reading is being redefined in 2024. Recent research from BookTrust and the National Literacy Trust shows a significant drop in…
- The Summer Reading Challenge celebrates 25 years of encouraging young readersThis year, we’re celebrating the remarkable success of our cross-authority Summer Reading Challenge model and the 25th anniversary of the UK’s biggest children’s reading programme….
- Teachers Reading Challenge 2022: living and breathing reading in South AyshireIn January 2023, The Reading Agency spoke to Ashley G., a primary teacher working with P6/7 pupils in South Ayrshire about her experience of taking part in…
- Summer Reading Challenge: Reach and Engagement 2023The 2023 Summer Reading Challenge: ‘Ready, Set, Read!’, delivered in partnership with libraries and the Youth Sport Trust, once again brought the fun and benefits of reading to families across the UK.