HarperCollins and National Literacy Trust Launch Reading Initiative
HarperCollins Publishers has announced a collaborative initiative with the National Literacy Trust aimed at encouraging reading for enjoyment among children. This initiative will feature numerous events across various locations in the UK throughout 2025, as part of HarperCollins’s commitment to making 2025 the Year of Reading for Pleasure.
School-Events Programme
The specially designed school-events programme will take place in 20 towns and cities across the UK. These locations have been selected based on the National Literacy Trust’s focus on addressing significant literacy challenges that impact individuals’ lives.
Featured Authors and Illustrators
Participating in this initiative will be a range of acclaimed authors and illustrators from the HarperCollins Children’s Books, Farshore, and Barrington Stoke catalogs. Notable contributors include:
- Hannah Gold: Author of The Last Bear and The Lone Husky
- Alexander Armstrong: Known for Evenfall: The Golden Linnet
- Farhana Islam: Author of The Misadventures of Mina Mahmood
- Alastair Chisholm: Writer of Blitzers
- Mr. Men and Little Miss storyteller event
The Role of the National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust is dedicated to enhancing literacy standards in communities facing significant challenges. By partnering with educators, coaches, librarians, and youth leaders, the Trust works to implement personalized solutions that facilitate literacy development both at home and in educational settings. This initiative emphasizes the importance of reading as a vital skill for personal and social development.
Conclusion
As HarperCollins and the National Literacy Trust embark on this important initiative, they aim to not only promote reading for enjoyment but also to tackle the pressing issue of low literacy levels in the UK. By bringing stories to children and promoting engagement with literature, they hope to inspire a lifelong love of reading.