Read Manchester
Read Manchester is a partnership between the National Literacy Trust and Manchester City Council to raise literacy levels and change the life stories of children, young people and adults across the city.
Working with schools and communities, local businesses and partner organisations, we share our love of stories and books with families to support them to develop the literacy skills needed to succeed in life. Read our newsletter to find out more about our current projects.
Meet Rachel, Read Manchester Literacy Champion
To mark National Volunteers’ Week from 3 - 9 June, Literacy Champion Rachel Collier shares her experience of supporting her local community to fall in love with books.
We celebrate Empathy Day 2024
Children and young people from Manchester primary schools have been learning how to boost their empathy superpowers this week in celebration of Empathy Day on 6 June 2024.
See Myself in Books
Help promote wider diversity in children's literature with these brand new classroom resources.
News and successes
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We celebrated our fantastic team of Literacy Champions during Volunteers’ Week, which took place from 3 - 9 June, marking the amazing contributions that volunteers make to...Learn more about Read Manchester celebrates Literacy Champions during Volunteers’ Week.
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Manchester Libraries, Blue Peter and The Reading Agency have partnered on the new initiative, which supports Read Manchester’s aim to inspire a love of reading across the city.Learn more about Blue Peter Book Club Live to kick off at Manchester Central Library.
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Pupils from Manchester United Foundation’s partner primary schools celebrated reading and writing with a special event at Old Trafford with Read Manchester.Learn more about A.M. Dassu launches Kicked Out at Old Trafford with Manchester United Foundation and Read Manchester.
Wythenshawe Park Story Trail
Take a magical stroll through Wythenshawe Park on our brand new story trail.
Take 10 to Read
Join our campaign to Take 10 minutes to read and celebrate #WorldMentalHealthDay.
How to get involved...
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There are lots of things Manchester families can do to boost their children's literacy from home.Learn more
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We have lots of resources and support for schools, helping children reach the recommended literacy level for each stage of their education.Learn more
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Read Manchester counts on the support of local businesses to help improve literacy levels in the city.Learn more
