What's Happening?
For the next few months, we are changing the way we work, in order to bring literature to life in your home, wherever you are. The Reader at Home initiative will bring you wonderful reading materials, Shared Reading online and by phone and more.
Whether you’re a member of one of our groups, a volunteer or a partner organisation, we hope there is something for you. And if you’re new to The Reader, we hope we can inspire you to get involved in the community.
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Live Readings
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Reading Resources
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Shared Reading by Phone
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Volunteer Support
Something for everyone
Our events are for people of all ages and backgrounds. With featured poems every week, and recordings of every Daily Reading, there’s plenty to enjoy.
Keep scrolling for a full list of events and resources
Our Volunteers
It’s more important than ever for all of our volunteers to look after themselves as well as their group members. We’re running online shared reading groups for our volunteers as well as a special programme of monthly support sessions.
We hope you’ll take advantage of our online support. To find out how to get involved, visit the Shared Reading Community Hub. If you don’t have a login, email support@thereader.org.uk.
Partner Organisations
If you’re a charity, prison, NHS body or other organisation who is keen to bring the comfort and escapism of reading to people you support, you may be interested in our new free reading activity packs. We’d love to hear from you.
Please email us at support@thereader.org.uk
Daily Readings
Featured Poem: Besides the Autumn Poets Sing by Emily Dickinson
Today's Featured Poem is brought to you by The Reader's Erin Carlstrom. This poem is about the visual changes that…
From The Reader Bookshelf… The Complete Works of Emily Dickinson
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
Featured Poem: The Hurt Boy & The Bird by John Agard
To mark Black History Month, we want to showcase the work of black authors and poets from throughout history. This…
From The Reader Bookshelf… The Living Mountain by Nan Shepherd
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
Featured Poem: Songs for the People by Francis Ellen Watkins Harper
To mark Black History Month, we want to showcase the work of black authors and poets from throughout history. This…
From The Reader Bookshelf… The Old Ways by Robert Macfarlane
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
Featured Poem: For A Poet by Countee Cullen
To mark Black History Month, we want to showcase the work of black authors and poets from throughout history. This…
From The Reader Bookshelf… Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya
As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…
October’s Stories and Poems
This month’s stories and poems have been chosen to mark Black History Month, showcasing work from black authors and poets…
Featured Poem: Early Affection by George Moses Horton
National Poetry Day is an annual mass celebration that encourages all to enjoy, discover and share poetry. This year, National…
Jane Reads
Our Founder, Jane Davis, shares readings and quotes to help nourish and enrich during these testing times.
For any that you might have missed, be sure to catch up on our Youtube channel.
View the complete library hereThe Sunday Reading Challenge
Each week on Sunday we’ll share a poem for all the family and challenge you to learn it off by heart. This week we read ‘The Jumblies’ by Edward Lear.
Have a go yourself and remember to let us know how you get on.
Try it Yourself
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