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BookTrust is the UK\u2019s largest children\u2019s reading charity. We are dedicated to getting children reading. Each year we reach millions of children across the UK with books, resources and support to help develop a love of reading.<\/p>\n

We get children reading in lots of different ways, but our priority is to get more children excited about books, rhymes and stories \u2013 because if reading is fun, children will want to do it. We run nationwide programmes \u2013 like our flagship programme\u00a0Bookstart<\/a>. We reach millions of families across the country each year with books, resources and advice to encourage parents and carers to start reading with their babies right from the beginning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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<\/a>Much of our focus is on early years because we\u2019ve learnt that starting early and involving the whole family is the best way to get children reading. We also work with schools to support teachers and school librarians to get children and young people excited about books and reading.<\/p>\n

We want all families to have access to reading, which is why we also deliver more targeted programmes aimed at helping those who need us most \u2013 whether that\u2019s families facing economic hardship, children in care or children with additional needs.<\/p>\n

We want every child to have the best possible start in life. 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