Inside every book is another world and that’s a world that you can discover and investigate and it excites you when you come across that world.

Michael Rosen

The world’s wisdom is in books.  I think the job of education is to get children excited in books and then they’ll get the world’s wisdom.

Michael Rosen

You know the best place to read – under the bed with a torch.

Michael Rosen

Picture books are sharing books; they’re books that adults and children share and in that sharing find out about our own childhood our own children and how we relate to them.

Michael Rosen

When you read it’s incredible, it opens your mind and you discover things – NOTHING TO BEAT IT

Michael Rosen

Every Y7 pupil has participated, rising to the challenge of reading more than they would usually, and often different types of texts by authors they were not familiar with, all with the aim of enhancing their reading skills. Pupils who weren’t sponsored with money still joined in with real enthusiasm and commitment to their reading, so there was plenty to be gained all round.

The English Department, The Priory LSST, Lincoln

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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to pay for the pack?

No, Readathon doesn't cost anything to run. The pack is free and you can order one when you enroll your school in Readathon. (If you want to enroll now, just click here). We will send your pack out to you by post. Alternatively you can choose to download the contents and print off as many copies as you need.
 
How long does a Readathon last?
We suggest about three weeks from giving out the sponsor forms to collecting the money.
Some schools ask children to read during the holidays, some run it in school time and one even had a 24 hour marathon read!
 
Will it take up much of my time?
No! Teachers who run Readathon for the first time are amazed at how easy it is and many say 'it runs itself'.
 
What are the benefits for the school?
1. The school will see an improvement in children's motivation for reading.
2. Not only do they read more but also learn the value of helping children who are not as well as themselves.
3. The school also has the opportunity of buying Puffin and Penguin books at half price (full details in the pack).
4. A teacher who runs three or more Readathons will receive a testimonial from the National Reading Campaign in recognition of their commitment to reading.
5. Parents, too, are happy to see this reading activity.
6. Everyone wins with Readathon!
 
Where do I send the money and how?

At the moment we would like you to send us your sponsorship money in by post.

Please make cheques payable to "Readathon" and send them to Readathon, The Parsonage, St Mary's Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 8QB
 
Do I have to do Readathon at a particular time in the school year?
No, you can do it whenever it suits the school to do so. It is an ideal activity for a bookweek, World Book Day etc.
 


Readathon (registered charity number in England and Wales 1130309)
The Parsonage, St Mary's, Chalford, Stroud, Gloucestershire GL6 8QB