Mind the Gap: the importance of reading in the teenage years
As part of our Mind the Gap campaign, discover the impact of reading in the teenage years – and the importance of encouraging it.
Stay informed with the latest updates from Bookmark Reading Charity. Explore our news, activities and insights on programmes, schools and partners.
As part of our Mind the Gap campaign, discover the impact of reading in the teenage years – and the importance of encouraging it.
Hear about our special virtual assembly exploring the world of newspaper writing – delivered in collaboration with First News
From library visits to storytelling walks, discover 5 low-cost reading activities to spark a love of reading at home.
The literacy gap impacts millions of children. Learn about its causes, effects and how we can close it this National Year of Reading.
From Your Story Corner programme to Roots to Reading, discover why we’ve given our programme a brand-new name!
Go beyond the statistics to discover the heart of our story. Learn about Emily’s journey and how it makes our work so impactful.
We’re excited to share our latest Annual Report, a look our work over the 2024 – 25 academic year and the progress we’ve made against our three-year strategy
Our Your Story Corner programme expands to Oldham, bringing £62,000 in books and resources to local schools to foster a whole-school reading culture.
Discover how Bookmark’s one-to-one reading volunteers help children build confidence, literacy, and a lifelong love of reading.

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