Help

Below, you’ll find some basic information about Reading Ahead and this website. If you have any other questions contact us.

What is Reading Ahead?

Reading Ahead is a great way of improving your reading skills. We invite you to pick six reads and record them in a diary or online profile to get a certificate. Reading Ahead is run by The Reading Agency, a national charity that helps people to become more confident readers.

How do I take part?
You may already be taking part with a college, workplace or library in which case you will have a diary. If not, please contact us and say where you’re based so that we can try to link you up with someone running Reading Ahead near you.

What should I read?
You can read anything that interests you including newspapers, poems, plays, website, books and more.

How do l use this website?
This website has been designed to work alongside your reading diary. To use the site create a profile and start adding what you’ve read. You can also leave reviews, find new things to read and talk to other Reading Ahead participants.