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On Radio: The Therapy of Reading
The Therapy of Reading was broadcast last week on Australia's national radio station ABC. It discusses the topic of 'bibliotherapy'…
1 in 3 UK children don’t own a book – what can we do?
Yesterday, a newly-published report by The Literacy Trust revealed a particularly astounding statistic: that 3.8 million children in the UK…
Give A Book: giving the benefits of reading
Our Reading Revolution is all about spreading the culture of shared reading to everyone, but especially to the members of…
“A Merry Christmas to us all”: Penny Readings 2011
The festive season has officially begun! Last night saw The Reader Organisation once again take over the small concert room…
Featured Poem: To Flush, My Dog by Elizabeth Barrett Browning
We’re continuing to show our appreciation for animals; in particular, those ones that we know best – owing largely to…
Santa Dash: The reason why we’re running
With the big event this Sunday (well - two big events - how can we possibly overlook the Penny Readings?),…
Readers of the World: Czech Republic
We're continuing our reading round-the-world trip, discovering all about literary cultural customs, fascinating reading-related facts and all kinds of assorted…
Festive Readers Evening at St James’ Library
With the Penny Readings 2011 just around the corner, the Christmas spirit is very much in the air. If you…
The Evening Read-In: A Christmas Carol Part 2
Are you cosy, comfortable, stocked with snacks and biscuits? We sincerely hope so, as now it's time for Part 2…
The Reader Organisation appoints new Chair of Trustees
We’re delighted to announce that Sue Charteris has been appointed as the new Chair of The Reader Organisation’s Board of…
The Reader 44 is Here
In this issue, Jeanette Winterson talks with Jane Davis about her recently published memoir, Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?, (Jonathan Cape,…
Santa Dash: Training Update #2
There really isn't long to go now until the Santa Dash, so things are definitely stepping up several gears. Our…
