Bookmark Reading Charity

In an average classroom, eight children leave primary school unable to read well. For these children, life can become increasingly difficult. Reading isn’t just about enjoying books – it’s about understanding road signs, safety instructions, birthday cards, job applications, and letters from the bank. Without strong reading skills, everyday life becomes a challenge.

At Bookmark Reading Charity, we’re working to change this. We help children develop the reading skills and confidence they need for a fair start in life. Through our flexible, volunteer-led programme, we partner with primary schools to support pupils who need extra help.

We also provide a range of resources to help build whole-school reading cultures, including:

- Termly expert curated ‘Rocket Packs’ filled with high-quality books

- The Story Corner Magazine to encourage reading for pleasure

- Reading grants

- A wide selection of literacy tools and ideas

Our mission is simple: we want every child to read. Partner schools benefit from regular book packs and a host of reading resources to support their pupils. To find out more or to sign your school up to work with us, visit: https://www.bookmarkreading.org/schools

Below are examples of some of the Rocket Packs we provide.

Our book packs for partner schools