Libraries and reading
Books open doors
Children read more when books are close at hand. We set up school libraries, run book clubs and create safe spaces where children and young people can read, learn and imagine.
Why it matters
Catching up is only the start
Our education work helps children learn to read. Libraries and reading programmes help them keep reading, for school and for pleasure, long after a catch-up class ends.
See our education workWhat we do
Reading, in school and beyond
School libraries
We set up school libraries so children have books close at hand, in class and beyond.
Book clubs
Reading groups where children and young people share and talk about books.
Book-to-film screenings
Screenings of film adaptations of books, followed by conversation, to bring stories to life and draw in new readers.
A safe space to learn
Our community development centre gives young people a safe place to learn, build networks and form friendships.
Resources
Free to read
Our research, evaluations and creative publications are free to download, including the anthology Held Too Briefly.
Reports and publicationsHelp stock a library
Schools and communities we work with always need more books. Donate, or get in touch about giving books.