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‘It’s like a giant book club’: how schools are getting children excited about reading again

In the National Year of Reading, teachers say a culture of enthusiasm, from dress-up days, story time and book clubs, can reverse a national decline

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Only 10% of boys aged 14-16 read daily for pleasure, National Literacy Trust finds

Exclusive: Report says British teenagers’ time for books is being crowded out by schoolwork, screens and sports

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‘It’s about making reading as natural as breathing’: Malorie Blackman backs the National Year of Reading

The Noughts & Crosses author is among the starry ambassadors for the campaign – one of the initiatives aimed at addressing the reading crisis

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Camilla meets comic book characters during reading initiative launch

The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy.

Evening Standard

Queen Camilla joined by comic book characters as she launches reading initiative

The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Moves to Seize Control of Washington D.C.’s Public Golf Courses

The Trump administration has terminated National Links Trust’s lease with three municipal Washington D.C. courses.

Sports Illustrated

Donald Trump Eyes Control of Washington D.C.’s Public Golf Courses

A saga has been brewing between Trump and National Links Trust, a nonprofit that operates three historic municipal courses in Washington, D.C.

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Trump Shifts Focus to Renovating DC Golf Courses Before Healthcare Subsidies Expire

As critical U.S. healthcare subsidies near expiry, President Trump turns focus to renovating Washington DC's public golf courses.

International Business Times UK

Bible sales keep booming despite Americans’ shift away from religion

Trump earned more than $1.3 million last year for endorsing a patriotic Bible named for country singer Lee Greenwood’s song ‘God Bless the USA’

The Independent UK

Only around one in four children enjoy writing in their spare time – report

The National Literacy Trust charity has warned that writing for pleasure is in a ‘worrying state of decline’ among young people.

The Independent UK

Gruffalo set to return next year with first book in more than 20 years

British writer Julia Donaldson and German illustrator Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood...

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Gruffalo to return in first new book in 20 years

The first two books from Julia Donaldson sold more than 18.2 million copies globally

The Independent UK

New Gruffalo picture book to be released next year

Children’s book duo author Julia Donaldson and illustrator Axel Scheffler will work on the untitled Gruffalo story to be published in September 2026.

Evening Standard

Gruffalo to return with first new book in more than 20 years

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have announced they are working on a new outing for the monster in the deep dark wood, due out in September 2026

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Five football clubs to get official poems

Five clubs located in ‘priority’ communities across England are taking part in the National Literacy Trust’s A Poem for Your Club

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Ministers urged to add audiobooks to England’s new schools curriculum

Charity calls for move after poll finds ‘crisis’ levels of reading for pleasure and rise in 8- to 18-year-olds enjoying audio

The Independent UK

Children’s enjoyment of audio surpasses pleasure of reading ‘for first time’

The Government should broaden the variety of reading formats – including audio – in its curriculum and assessment review, a charity has said.

The Conversation

Five tips to help you get your children reading for pleasure – with five books chosen by children

Children are not enjoying reading or reading as much in their free time as they used to, according the National Literacy Trust’s (NLT) annual survey.

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Report finds ‘shocking and dispiriting’ fall in children reading for pleasure

National Literacy Trust finds only 35% of eight to 18-year-olds enjoy reading in their spare time, a sharp drop on last year to the lowest figure yet recorded

The Independent UK

Half of parents do not read to their young children every day – survey

Fewer families are engaging in daily activities which support early language development compared with five years ago, a charity says.

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‘BookTok Bookshelves’ to launch in cities around the UK

Taking advantage of the social media platform’s books community, a partnership with the National Literacy Trust will provide 20 ‘bookshelves’ in areas lacking literary provision

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World Book Day finds children are put off reading for pleasure

Annual event to encourage young readers has revealed research finding that significant numbers feel discouraged from following their own tastes

The Guardian - UK

Lack of support for children in England leading to ‘literacy crisis’

Crisis could cost economy £830m for each school year group, according to new research

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Almost a million children in the UK do not own a book

National Literacy Trust study also found that children who received free school meals were twice as likely not to have a book of their own at home

Birmingham Post

North East business life: charity, community and award events in the region

Companies and organisations to feature in this week's round-up include Northern Leaders Trust, Halo Business Consulting and Central Employment

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