National Literacy Trust
@Literacy_Trust
We empower people with the literacy skills they need to succeed in life.
Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by @bphillipsonMP. We’re proud to join @educationgovuk to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026 nationalyearofreading.org.uk
What a week for literacy 🤯 2026 is the National Year of Reading 📚 and the government committed to a library in every primary school by the end of this parliament. Huge thanks to the brilliant children’s authors helping us to inspire more young readers!
Celebrating in style at the wonderful news from Number 11 !! EVERY primary school will now have a library of their own thanks to the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP @Literacy_Trust have been campaigning tirelessly for this boost to reading and I’m so happy (as you can see!)
Looking for end-of-term literacy ideas? Kick off fun activities in class to help keep pupils reading and writing over summer 🌞✏️. Free resources for Key Stages 1 - 3: literacytrust.org.uk/resources/summ…
This is the kind of commitment that we need. Every single school should have a library - and a librarian!
We were thrilled to be at the Treasury yesterday as the Chancellor @RachelReevesMP committed to ensuring every primary school will have a library by the end of this Parliament.
ICYMI: A book is worth a thousand spelling tests. And, of course, without being able to read you can’t access the rest of the curriculum. These are not soft skills. This is not a soft subject, says @CressidaCowell on the @Literacy_Trust’s new initiative... ebx.sh/INDvrN
Pilot has proudly partnered with the @Literacy_Trust to support the Young City Poets programme – an inspiring initiative designed to nurture creativity, build confidence, and help young people discover the power of their own words. Let’s inspire a generation✍️
Our recent research shows fewer children are reading and writing for pleasure. Our Summer of Literacy packs give teachers free, fun ideas to turn that around, starting in class and continuing at home 📚✏️. Download ⤵️ literacytrust.org.uk/resources/summ…
"Reading for pleasure opens doors to children and young people that would otherwise remain closed" - @JDLiteracyTrust We can't wait to get started on the #NationalYearOfReading⤵️
It’s time we got our country reading again. We’re joining with @Literacy_Trust to make 2026 our national year of reading, to foster a love of learning, to develop skills, to encourage us all to put down our phones and pick up a book.
As the National Year of Reading begins, today highlighted the vital role of schools and libraries in supporting children to see themselves in books. Huge thanks @ksandsoconnor @rapclassroom @connor_allen92 @CornerstoneCdf Mount Stuart Primary and exhibitors #InclusiveLibraries
At #InclusiveLibraries @ksandsoconnor and @rapclassroom had the room buzzing with reflection on how we create inclusive libraries and curricula. What books have helped your pupils feel represented? 💭
My article in the Bookseller welcoming the Year of Reading 2026, announced yesterday with @educationgovuk and @Literacy_Trust …
A book is worth a thousand spelling tests. And, of course, without being able to read you can’t access the rest of the curriculum. These are not soft skills. This is not a soft subject, says @CressidaCowell on the @Literacy_Trust’s new initiative 👇 ebx.sh/axb4ov
"Harry Potter got his letter from Hogwarts, I’m still searching for my letter. This kid just wanted to fit in, just wanted to belong The way Harry did once he got that letter." 👏 A powerful performance from award winning poet @connor_allen92 at today's #InclusiveLibraries
Representation matters. In a week where reading has been named a national priority, we're joining authors @rapclassroom and @ksandsoconnor to explore how schools can engage pupils in inclusive, reflective reading of racial representation in literature. #InclusiveLibraries
On the day that the National Year of Reading 2026 launched, our Secondary Conference brought educators from across the country together to explore next steps for improving secondary school literacy. Thank you to all teachers, speakers and exhibitors who joined us.
Delighted to join Nisha Tank and the @Literacy_Trust team at today’s Secondary Literacy Conference. As a grizzled veteran of literacy, I’ve learnt loads about vocabulary, comic books, storytelling & critical literacy. And great to hear about the #NationalYearOfReading2026
This couldn't be more timely. Reading for pleasure opens so many doors. I wouldn't be writing this now as an author if I hadn't acquired the reading for pleasure habit as a young child. Reading for pleasure adds salt and seasoning to life!
Big news! 2026 has officially been announced as the National Year of Reading by @bphillipsonMP. We’re proud to join @educationgovuk to lead this national campaign to get the UK reading again. #NationalYearOfReading2026 nationalyearofreading.org.uk
"We're going to make sure that every primary school has got a library, but we're also going to make sure that every public library in the country is at the very heart of the campaign" - @JDLiteracyTrust #NationalYearOfReading
THRILLED to be at 10 Downing Street yesterday giving a speech welcoming Bridget Phillipson’s announcement that 2026 will be the National Year of Reading! EVERY child deserves access to books and to transformative power of reading @educationgovuk @Literacy_Trust @booktrust #❤️📚
The brilliant author-illustrator Tom Percival @TomPercivalsays at the launch of the National Year of Reading at @10DowningStreet today! @Literacy_Trust @educationgovuk