Together with the National Literacy Trust, we launched Read Manchester in 2016. The campaign aims to promote reading and boost literacy throughout the city.
Reading is the foundation for success in education and employment. It helps children do well at school, develop broader skills and lead healthy lives.
Read Manchester works with schools and communities, local businesses and partner organisations. Our collective goal is to make literacy a priority and inspire families to read for pleasure. Our work starts with the youngest children, as we know the early years can shape a child's life forever. We continue to support children and young people throughout school and into adulthood.
Our projects and activities include:
- The See Myself in Books campaign supplies diverse books to schools and libraries. We want to ensure every child feels represented in the books they read.
- The Take 10 to Read campaign encourages people of all ages to drop everything and read for 10 minutes every day.
- We hold events in libraries and community spaces to inspire families and schools to read for enjoyment.
- Our Literacy Champions team supports activities in local communities. This is a team of dedicated volunteers who inspire the people around them to read.
- Early years programmes across Manchester help parents support their child's reading at home.
How to find out more:
- Follow Read Manchester on Facebook for the latest news and events across the city.
- Visit the Read Manchester website for more information.
- Use #ReadMCR on social media to share your reading moments.