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£27.5M Initiative to Ignite Children's Love for Reading

1/22/2026

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced a £27.5 million library package for National Year of Reading 2026 to boost children’s reading.
Research shows only one in three children aged eight to 18 enjoy reading.
The campaign promotes reading materials, including graphic novels and comics, to appeal to children.
The Children’s Booker prize aims to promote engaging literature.
The initiative seeks to foster a reading culture that resonates with children's interests.

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy announced a £27.5 million library package for National Year of Reading 2026 to boost children’s reading.
Research shows only one in three children aged eight to 18 enjoy reading.
The campaign promotes reading materials, including graphic novels and comics, to appeal to children.
The Children’s Booker prize aims to promote engaging literature.
The initiative seeks to foster a reading culture that resonates with children's interests.