Frankie Smith appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer
As Emily Jack begins her maternity leave, we’re pleased to share that Frankie Smith will step into the role of Interim CEO for the duration of her leave.
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As Emily Jack begins her maternity leave, we’re pleased to share that Frankie Smith will step into the role of Interim CEO for the duration of her leave.
Discover more about 360Learning, our online learning platform for teachers and school staff at our partner schools
See how we celebrated World Book Day 2026 by helping children build reading confidence through one-to-one support.
More than 25,000 books delivered to 127 London schools. See how our Roots to Reading programme is transforming children’s literacy and reading for pleasure.
We recently partnered with the Bell Foundation to explore key strategies for supporting children who use English as an Additional Language.
Wrap‑up of Bookmark Reading Charity’s Mind the Gap campaign, showcasing activities and outcomes that supported children’s reading across the UK.
Read our interview with comedian, illustrator and author Olaf Falafel to celebrate his exclusive online event for our partner schools.
We spoke to Little People, BIG DREAMS author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara to celebrate stories that inspire this World Book Day.
Discover how Bookmark and The Richmond Project are using number-themed books to support literacy and numeracy in primary schools facing barriers to learning.

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