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Announcing The Reader’s Big Give Christmas Challenge 2017
Last Christmas you helped us raise over £40,000 to support socially isolated older people through Shared Reading. This year, we're…

Major investment announced to improve the lives of children in the North West
The Reader, a national charity based in Liverpool, today announced a £373,000 investment from the Steve Morgan Foundation. The charity…

Volunteer Month: Shared Reading North West needs you!
The Reader is building a volunteer-led movement across the North West. Could you help us make that happen? Shared Reading has been…

Festive fun at Calderstones with The Reader and Independent Liverpool
Following the success of September’s Courtyard Fair celebrating Heritage Open Days, The Reader and Independent Liverpool are once again joining…

The Reader 67
Since our last meeting with The Reader magazine, a chill had crept into the air and it won't be long now until…

National Literacy Trust introduces Read North East campaign to get kids reading
Our friends at the National Literacy Trust have launched read north east to get the region reading with thousands of…

Outside In: Walking in John Timpson’s shoes
Last week we welcomed John Timpson to The Reader for our Outside In series, treating staff to a refreshing perspective on running a…

Announcing South London Community of Readers in partnership with Postcode Support Trust
We're delighted to share the news that, in partnership with Postcode Support Trust, we will be bringing Shared Reading groups to libraries…

Featured Poem: Life by Charlotte Bronte
In this week's browse through the archives we've unearthed a beauty by Charlotte Bronte and a lovely piece written by…

Share Austen for Shared Reading – Donate your #FirstTenner
From today you might find Jane Austen in your wallet but do you know how far she could take Shared Reading?…

Celebrating Heritage Open Days at The Reader’s Courtyard Fair!
Heritage tours, Shared Reading sessions, poetry readings, market stalls, book giveaways, Storybarn sessions, bouncy castle, facepainting and all the seasons…

Thrills & Quills coming to a library near you!
An exciting modern twist on Jane Austen's letters, theatre company LipService bring the author into the digital world with a touring show…