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“Go All In” campaign bookmarks for the National Year of Reading
  • Collage art of boy reading a football magazine

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    New advertising campaign encourages the nation to Go All In

  • Photograph of David Hayman, Director of the National Year of Reading 2026 standing at a lectern addressing a group of people at an event

    Press Releases

    The National Year of Reading launches in Northern Ireland at Stormont

  • A photograph showing Her Majesty the Queen amongst a group of adults and school children standing on a staircase at the National Library of Scotland, accompanied by Dennis the Menace and Gnasher.

    Press Releases

    Her Majesty the Queen and Dennis the Menace launch the National Year of Reading in Scotland

  • Group shot of Richard Osman, Nadia Shireen, Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson and Theo Walcott at Emirates Stadium

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    Premier League and literary greats back National Year of Reading

  • British Prime Minister Kier Starmer speaking with a young person in a formal indoor setting

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    An invitation to parliament shines spotlight on the National Year of Reading and Libraries for Primaries

  • Child lying on a sofa and reading a book

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    The National Literacy Trust and Department for Education unveil “Go All In”

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  • Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson talking to camera

    Independent

    I learned the power of reading on my grandad’s knee – now I’m passing it on

    As both a parent and minister, I know how powerful books can be, writes education secretary Bridget Phillipson.

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