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Celebrating and growing the Shared Reading Community in the South West
The Reader’s founder and director Jane Davis has been in Bristol to thank the South West region’s volunteers for their…
The International Reading Revolution: Shared Reading in New Zealand
Earlier this month we were delighted to welcome Kate Middleton (no, not that one!) back to our Liverpool HQ. Kate…
First steps with First Page in the North West
Earlier this year we launched an exciting new project that would significantly improve the life chances of children living across…
The Reading Cure – Ten years on…
A decade ago, during the Year of Reading, Blake Morrison wrote a piece for The Guardian about a revolutionary movement in Merseyside…
Exploring Ozymandias in HMP Whitemoor
In our second Group of the Month, we're shining the spotlight on HMP Whitemoor, where The Reader's Brendan Harrington runs…
‘The Gift of Trust’ – Sabine’s Story
Over 800 incredible volunteers help us bring weekly Shared Reading groups into communities across the UK. But what is it like, becoming…
Pain Relief through Shared Reading
A Californian study has suggested that a trip to an art gallery can provide pain relief. The Reader's Kate McDonnell,…
Shared Reading in a different costume at West London’s Bush Theatre
We're shining a spotlight on Shared Reading groups in communities right across the UK with an exciting new feature called Group of…
Funday Sundae at The Bluecoat for Liverpool Pride
This weekend Liverpool will be awash with colour as the annual Liverpool Pride celebrations bring the city to life and…
Reader Story: Deborah’s Internship with The Reader
A letter from Deborah, our recently departed Reading Resources Intern, who has shared her experiences with The Reader. Before we…
Volunteer Week: I cannot imagine anything I would rather do on a Monday
Wrapping up our National Volunteers' Week Reader Stories, Melanie shares her experiences on volunteering as Reader Leader: I moved to…
Volunteer Week: The floodgates opened, I became hugely passionate about reading
Matthew recently shared his experiences of volunteering at the Aesop Arts and Health Conference in London. This is his Reader Story: "After…
