Activities
There are lots of things do to in Manchester!
Read Manchester
Read Manchester is led in partnership with Manchester City Council and engages local families with books and stories, and inspires them to make reading a priority in their everyday lives.
With a focus on the area of Wythenshawe, we work with children and young people as they reach each milestone in their education, helping to end the vicious cycle of illiteracy.
Find out more here
Summer Reading Challenge 2021 – Wild World Heroes!
Find out more about Summer Reading Challenge 2021 - Wild World Heroes, focused on the environment and nature.
Watch the Summer Reading Challenge video by Dommy B - Read Manchester Ambassador.
Connecting Stories
Download and enjoy free Walk and Talk trails and activities. Plus, stay up to date with our summer events and author workshops.
Success stories
News
Free book for every primary school leaver to help them Bee Ready for secondary school
A free book is to be given to every child leaving primary school in Manchester this July as part of a city-wide first to help prepare them for starting high school in September.
Hungry Little Minds
Hungry Little Minds in Manchester, in partnership with Manchester Art Gallery
News
Over 1,000 Manchester children celebrate World Book Day with famous authors
Over 1,000 Manchester school children from 19 different schools came to see six of the UK’s best-loved children’s authors and illustrators bring books to life for World Book Day.
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For families
There are lots of things Manchester families can do to boost their children's literacy from home.Learn more -
For schools
We have lots of resources and support for schools, helping children reach the recommended literacy level for each stage of their education.Learn more -
For supporters
Read Manchester counts on the support of local businesses to help improve literacy levels in the city.Learn more
