Independent studies show again and again how learning to love reading can transform a child’s prospects for success in school and the world beyond.

The latest research from the National Literacy Trust shows that 80% of children who read above the expected level for their age have books of their own; while only 58% who read below their expected level have books of their own. 

“…by encouraging children to love reading, families can help them to do well at school and to enjoy opportunites throughout their life.” 

Jonathan Douglas, Director of the National Literacy Trust. 

Click here to view the entire report from the National Literacy Trust.

It is a view echoed in To Read or Not To Read, a report from the US National Endowment for the Arts

“Voluntary reading involves personal choice, reading widely from a variety of sources, and choosing what one reads… people who have the ability to read but choose not to, miss just as much as those who cannot read at all. Individuals read to live life to its fullest, to earn a living, to understand what is going on in the world, and to benefit from the accumulated knowledge of civilization. Even the benefits of democracy, and the capacity to govern ourselves successfully, depend on reading.”

Readathon will help you to unlock potential by encouraging pupils to discover just how rewarding reading can be.

Readathon is often a life changing experience. And such a worthwhile event is rarely this easy.