Richard O'Neill is a sixth generation master storyteller and author from the Romani tradition. His all original stories, books and plays are Inclusive, inspiring, funny, traditional and contemporary, ...

We can work collaboratively with you and your local partners to develop a plan to address low literacy either across a whole local authority or in priority areas. To find out more about our work and ...

Emily is a storyteller and singer from North London. As a child of Irish tellers and folk singers, she has a rich background in folk tales and songs, fairy tales, myth and legends, which she skilfully ...

This report presents findings on how families with young children aged from birth to 5 engage with audio stories at home in 2026, based on a nationally representative survey of 3,194 parents and ...

National and international research has found gender to be associated with literacy engagement. Indeed, our research shows that the link between gender and literacy is deeply complex, with both many ...

This two-part webinar series for secondary school teachers and leaders draws on our latest research into young people’s reading habits to explore what works, where the biggest needs are, and how ...

In 2026 we are held a series of in-person National Year of Reading events to explore how we can find routes into reading and validate teenage reading experiences. Not all young people will take the ...

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When is National Storytelling Week? In 2027, we will be celebrating National Storytelling Week from Saturday 30 January to Sunday 7 February. What is the theme for National Storytelling Week in 2027?

What is National Non-Fiction November? Non-Fiction November is an annual celebration that was created by the Federation of Children’s Book Groups. Its aim to highlight the joy and value of factual ...

"Every story has a place and every place has a story": a storytelling project with Chie Kutsuwada and Julian Sedgwick There is a free, live storytelling workshop with Chie and Julian, on Tuesday 2 ...