Welcome to Reading Is Fundamental

Reading Is Fundamental, UK

Promoting book choice, ownership and the fun of reading

Reading Is Fundamental, UK (RIF) promotes a love of reading among children and young people (aged 0-19) in areas of disadvantage and gives them the chance to choose free books to keep. RIF is an initiative of the National Literacy Trust.

New review of research on choice and interest.

Click here to download the full review: Interesting choice: The (relative) importance of choice and interest in reader engagement (PDF).

New resources for RIF projects now available.

Click here to access the new RIF recommended booklist and an updated storyteller list.

The National Literacy Trust is an independent charity and relies on voluntary contributions. If you have found our website useful, please consider making a donation. Every penny helps.

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National Literacy Trust is a registered charity, no. 1116260 and a company limited by guarantee, no. 5836486. Registered in England and Wales.
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