The National Year of Reading 2026 is a campaign to address the steep decline in reading amongst children, young people and adults. It is a Department for Education initiative, in collaboration with us, the National Literacy Trust, as their delivery partner of the campaign.
If you're into in, read into it
We believe reading is a powerful plug-in to the things you already love – a great way to go deeper into your existing passions. We’re asking the nation to Go All in and see how reading in all its forms can unlock more of what you love.
Schools and Early Years Settings Offer
Take part in a flexible, year-long programme packed with professional learning opportunities and unmissable events for your children and young people. Join this monumental national celebration of reading designed to bring reading to life in classrooms, corridors, playgrounds and communities.
The news so far
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The National Literacy Trust, in partnership with the Department for Education, unveiled “Go All In” as the brand identity for the National Year of Reading 2026, a landmark...Learn more
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Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, has announced that 2026 will be The National Year of Reading.Learn more
