National Year of Reading Booklet

•Reading for pleasure is the single most important indicator of a child’s success. (OECD,2002) •There is a proven positive relationship between reading frequency, reading enjoyment and attainment. (Clark, 2011;Clark and Rumbold, 2011; Twist et al, 2007) •Early reading for pleasure in children may support he best possible chance for good cognitive development and mental health. (Sun et al, 2024) •There is a ‘global decline in young people’s attitude to reading...The latest international studies show that young people are reading less and enjoying it less than before.’ (Loh et al, 2025) WHY DO WE NEED A NATIONAL YEAR OF READING?