Real life stories

Each year we reach millions of children and families, inspiring them with our books, resources and support to get them started on their reading journeys.

Reading matters because it can have a lifelong positive impact on a child, affecting their health, wellbeing and development.

Here we've gathered stories from families and practitioners about how our work has made a difference to parents, carers and children.

Early years

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Maria, Foster Carer, testimonial

Foster Carer, Maria, shares her thoughts on the difference that Letterbox Club has made for children in her care.

Illustration by Kate Alizadeh of a mother helping her child get dressed

Ruth's Story

How Bookstart's My Baby Bag is helping Ruth and her baby daughter Florence develop a love of reading together.

An illustration of a boy and a girl with BookTrust care packages © Hannah Shaw 2021

Carla's story

Mum Carla explains how BookTrust's care packages helped her and her family during the coronavirus lockdown.

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Reading Together

Reading Together, Changing Children's Lives is based on decades of experience of working with millions of families and thousands of local partners, including health visitors, nurseries, schools, libraries and food banks.

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