Tag National Year of Reading

World Book Night 2026 with Read Manchester

A staff member with free books, resources and banners for World Book Night at Wythenshawe Forum

Thursday 23rd April was World Book Night, the Reading Agency’s annual campaign which aims to celebrate and inspire reading for pleasure. As World Book Day encourages children to read, World Book Night promotes the too often overlooked benefits…

Read Manchester Spring Update

Author Rashmi Sirdeshpande at Saviour Primary as part of the See Myself in Books Festival.

Welcome to our Read Manchester Spring update. We are well into the National Year of Reading now, with lots of exciting events coming up both nationally and locally. Since January, we’ve been out and about for World Book Day and celebrated…

See Myself in Books festival is back! 

The See Myself in Books Festival returns to Manchester from 9 to 20 March, featuring 13 diverse authors and illustrators. Designed to promote inclusivity in children's literature, the festival allows children to engage with relatable characters and cultural stories, enhancing their reading experience. A special event will be hosted on 12 March.