Books in different languages do more than support language learning. They connect families, amplify diverse voices and make reading more inclusive.
Articles on National Year of Reading 2026
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Getting lost in a book is now regarded as an enriching experience – but a few hundred years ago, reading novels was considered a corrupting force.
Reading rarely starts with abstract arguments about its value – it often begins with subjects that already matter.
For some adults, the problem is not beginning a ‘reading journey’ but rebuilding one that stalled years earlier.
Books matter because they expose children to a broader and richer vocabulary than everyday conversation.
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Reader in Creative Writing, University of Hull
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Professor of Language and Literacy Development, University of Reading
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Postdoctoral Researcher, English and Digital Humanities, University College Cork
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Postdoctoral research associate, University of Reading
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Associate Professor in the Department of Language and Cultures, University of Reading