Celebrating What Kids Are Reading and the winners of the 10th Quiz Writers' Choice Awards
18 July, 2025
On the very hot afternoon of Thursday 10th July in the splendour of the Royal Society in Central London, we celebrated the 2025 What Kids Are Reading report and 10th Quiz Writers' Choice Awards.
[Press Release] What Kids Are Reading 2025
2 July, 2025
Drawing on data from over 1.2 million pupils, the report shows that five years on from the disruption of lockdown, young readers are engaging with more challenging books—and understanding them better.
Accelerated Reader and Redhill Academy Trust’s reading revolution
18 June, 2025
Redhill Academy Trust is building a reading culture that has transformed literacy across its 10 secondary schools, doubling national reading enjoyment levels. Discover how daily DEAR time, inclusive libraries, and student voice are helping to inspire young readers and create lasting reading habits.
From the pitch to the page: how football stories are turning reluctant readers into book lovers
18 June, 2025
Dan Freedman, bestselling author of the Jamie Johnson series and Unstoppable, knows first-hand how hard it can be to get kids reading for pleasure. Once a reluctant reader himself, Dan now writes football-inspired books that connect with young people, particularly those who don’t see themselves in traditional stories. In this blog, he shares his top tips for engaging even the most hesitant readers.
