News and Stories

15 January 2025

Empowering communities through Reading Well: Insights from the Evaluation Team

The Reading Well Community Champions programme, led by The Reading Agency, is piloting across four library authorities: Lancashire, Newcastle, Norfolk,…

17 December 2024

How can libraries become safe, supportive spaces for teenagers?

Like many libraries across the country, Norfolk Libraries has been facing challenges reaching and engaging teenage audiences. As part of…

12 December 2024

Transforming Patient Outcomes Through Reading

In November, The Reading Agency partnered with the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to deliver a first-of-its-kind professional development…

25 July 2024

The Power of Reading: Unlocking the Benefits of Reading for People living with Dementia

Living with dementia or caring for someone with dementia can be challenging. In this blog post, we’ll explore the benefits that reading can bring to people affected by dementia.

19 July 2024

The State of the Nation’s Adult Reading: 2024 Report

Half of all adults in the UK don’t read regularly, and 1 in 6 – that’s 8.5 million – struggles…

Stack of books from the Reading Well for dementia booklist

26 June 2024

Maxine’s story: Reading Well for dementia

Reading Well for dementia recommends helpful reading for people affected by dementia. Maxine, a member of the co-production group, shares…

17 June 2024

Keith’s story: Reading Well for dementia

Keith, a member of our Reading Well for dementia book selection panel, shares his experience of reading, dementia and his involvement in developing Reading Well for dementia.