Our impact

Did you know that one in four adults in Scotland struggles with literacy or that thousands of children leave primary school unable to read? Our aim is to empower everyone in Scotland to reach their true potential through reading and writing. Our work has lasting and far-reaching impact.

Reading in Scotland: Reading over lockdown

Reading in Scotland: reading over lockdown
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What was Scotland reading?
The most popular reads from our study
"I seem to have got my reading mojo back this week"
Struggling to focus on books and reading during the pandemic
"A poem a day keeps the gloom away"
Reading and wellbeing during lockdown
"Joining an online book club has been great"
Sharing books and reading during lockdown
"I love my local library and really miss it"
The importance of libraries during and after lockdown
"Scan your bookshelf for forgotten treasure"
How our panellists found new books and reading recommendations
"Now is a good time to try new things"
Hints and tips from the Reading in Scotland panel

Impact stories

Sarah's story
'Now I think I could go on to do something in higher education, or maybe write my own book.'
Ruth's story
‘It’s made us feel that our stories are worthwhile. It’s broadened my horizons.'
Annette Street Primary School's story
'I feel like an author now!' Sebastian, P7
Perth and Castle Huntly Prison's story
'Anything that continues to reinforce family links is hugely worthwhile.'
Julie's story
'I knew this award would have an impact on my writing, but I wasn’t aware of just how life-changing it would be.'
Beth's story
'What’s Your Story? has offered me more opportunities than I could have imagined.'

The need for our work

Why read to babies and young children?
Reading together helps babies develop early communication and language skills
Why share songs and rhymes?
Songs and rhymes are key to speech and motor skills development

Programme evaluation

Authors Live
Celebrating 10 years: the impact of Authors Live
Read, Write, Count
Independent evaluation of the Read, Write, Count programme
First Minister's Reading Challenge
Independent evaluation of the First Minister's Reading Challenge
Book Week Scotland
Independent evaluation of Book Week Scotland
Bookbug
Independent evaluation of the Bookbug programme

Reading in Scotland: Reading over lockdown

Impact stories

The need for our work

Programme evaluation

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