Getting your child ready for school
Reading and talking to your child every day prepares them to learn and succeed when they start school. Sharing a story with your child for just 10 minutes a day is enough to make a difference.
Read Manchester
Read, enjoy, succeed
Read Manchester is a campaign from Manchester City Council and the National Literacy Trust to promote reading and boost literacy throughout the city.
Check out our tips to ensure that your child is ready to start school.
Get involved in Read Manchester
-
Reading toolkit
Download our ideas for workplace reading, setting up a book group or community book swap and book swap cards to promote your reading event
-
Story time sessions
Details of Read Manchester storytime leafletfree weekly story time sessions at libraries across the city aimed at under-fives and their families
Bee in the City
Following the success of the BookBench
Trail, Read Manchester is now partnering with Wild in Art again for Bee in theCity which will help to promote reading for enjoyment across the city.
Bee a Reader will use the buzz of the trail to inspire schools, community groups,
residents, libraries and businesses to champion reading and raise awareness of
its benefits.
More information
-
Schools
Information on National Literacy Trust membership and opportunities for your school to support the campaign.
Learn more -
Parents
Download our tips for making story time special with your child.
Learn more -
Businesses
Local businesses have the resources, reach and knowledge to make a real impact.
Learn more
