About the Young Readers Programme

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The Young Readers Programme motivates children, young people and their families to read for pleasure. We work with people in areas and situations of disadvantage where we can have the most impact.

• We train teachers, librarians and other professionals to deliver a series of inspirational events that link reading and fun – local experts who really know what will get their children hooked.
• Parents are encouraged to support reading for pleasure through our family programme.
• Children are taught about the kinds of books available and how to choose a book that will be interesting and at their reading level.
• Three free books chosen by the child are given to them to keep. For many, these are the first books they own.
• We link schools and libraries to work together – a link that continues long after the programme.
• Resources and best practice tips are shared to support teachers and other professionals to promote reading for pleasure, spreading the impact beyond the participating children.

The Young Readers Programme was established as an initiative of the National Literacy Trust in 1996 funded by a grant from Tate and Lyle. It was known as Reading Is Fundamental UK until 2009. To date, more than 935,000 books have been chosen by over 322,000 children.