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International Literacy Day
Today is International Literacy Day, upon which, each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and…
“Reading as Mental Stimulation”
ONFICTION, Online Magazine on the Psychology of Fiction, recently published an article explaining how, when we read, we create a…
The Anthony Walker Foundation Festival 2009
The Anthony Walker Foundation Festival 2009 is taking place on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August 2009, at Greenbank Sports…
Radio 4’s Thought for the Day….
To see the planet desecrated is to behold the undoing of God's creation. The above subject was discussed on this…
Past Versus Present: Our Victorian Heritage
On 14th July 2009, members of The Reader Organisation will be taking part in an academic conference at Cambridge University.…
Trafford Wordfest
Trafford Council is currently hosting a four-week celebration of literature, Trafford Wordfest, which began last Monday. All events are literature-related, and…
Anthony Browne is new Children’s Laureate
Children's writer and illustrator Anthony Browne has been made the sixth Children's Laureate, taking over the role from Michael Rosen.…
AHRC Collaborative Doctoral Award
The School of English at the University of Liverpool, in partnership with The Reader Organisation has been awarded an AHRC…
Vital Vocabulary
Today sees the publication of the final report of Sir Jim Rose's Independent Review of the Primary Curriculum. In this…
Sefton Writing Competition 2009
This competition is part of Sefton Arts & Cultural Service's extensive programme of writing-related events, performances, projects and workshops throughout…
Christmas Reading: Part 7
Happy Christmas! Ella Jolly, Reader-in-Residence, Bibby Line Group Persuasion by Jane Austen. Although I love Pride and Prejudice for Elizabeth…
Christmas Reading: Part 6
Sarah Coley, Deputy Editor, The Reader I'm finally finishing George Eliot's Romola on my fifth attempt in five years. Eighty pages…
