Understanding and closing the Literacy Gap: A National Year of Reading initiative
The literacy gap impacts millions of children. Learn about its causes, effects and how we can close it this National Year of Reading.
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Stay informed with the latest updates from Bookmark Reading Charity. Explore our news, activities and insights on programmes, schools and partners.
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Introducing Roots to Reading: a fresh chapter for our literacy programme
From Your Story Corner programme to Roots to Reading, discover why we’ve given our programme a brand-new name!
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Beyond the numbers: the power of one-to-one reading support
Go beyond the statistics to discover the heart of our story. Learn about Emily’s journey and how it makes our work so impactful.
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Our 2024 – 25 Annual Report is out now!
We’re excited to share our latest Annual Report, a look our work over the 2024 – 25 academic year and the progress we’ve made against our three-year strategy
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Your Story Corner expands to Oldham: £62,000 in books and resources
Our Your Story Corner programme expands to Oldham, bringing £62,000 in books and resources to local schools to foster a whole-school reading culture.
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Building connection, confidence and curiosity through one-to-one reading support
Discover how Bookmark’s one-to-one reading volunteers help children build confidence, literacy, and a lifelong love of reading.
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Celebrating stories that reflect every child: author Tola Okogwu visits Pakeman Primary
Celebrate diversity in children’s literature: Tola Okogwu visits Pakeman Primary, sharing stories that reflect every child’s identity.
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A royal celebration of volunteering and literacy | Bookmark
Join Bookmark volunteers as they celebrate literacy and volunteering with Her Majesty The Queen at the Royal Voluntary Service GoVo launch event.
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Inspiring curious minds: The best non-fiction books for children to read this November
Celebrate Non-Fiction November with our favourite non-fiction children’s books, created to spark curiosity, build knowledge and inspire young readers.
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