Literacy5 Jan 2026Appeal for volunteers to listen to children readThe Schoolreaders charity wants to boost child literacy by giving them the chance to read out loud.5 Jan 202628 Dec 2025Dolly Parton's book gift scheme launches on IOMChildren under five in Douglas are eligible to receive a free book every month under the scheme.28 Dec 202527 Dec 2025'All children are still into Roald Dahl'The Guinness Book of Records is a favourite with boys, but one author always tops the list.27 Dec 202526 Dec 2025Parents encouraged to sign up to free book schemeIn North Lincolnshire, 85,875 books were given out through The Imagination Library project in 2025.26 Dec 202522 Dec 2025A-level students helping youngsters with readingForge Valley A-level students are reading with Key Stage 1 pupils from Shooter's Grove primary.22 Dec 202516 Dec 2025Survey into Guernsey reading habits launchedIslanders are being asked how often they read as part of a national campaign.16 Dec 202515 Dec 2025Give newborns automatic library cards, authors urgeSir Philip Pullman and Richard Osman are among writers to back the proposal to boost literacy.15 Dec 202514 Dec 2025Project aims to bring 'joy of writing to children'A collection of short stories written by Manx schoolchildren aged six to 13 has been published.14 Dec 20258 Dec 2025Staff raise funds for children's library in hospitalStaff hope the library will encourage a love of reading in young patients and see less screentime. 8 Dec 2025...
