This ready-to-use PowerPoint is designed to help secondary teachers introduce and celebrate the National Year of Reading 2026 with their students. Perfect for assemblies, English lessons, library sessions, or whole-school literacy initiatives.

What’s Included:

1. Clear explanation of the National Year of Reading and its aims
2. The importance of reading for academic success and wellbeing
3. 2026 reading themes, including diverse voices and digital reading
4. Ways your school or class can get involved
5. Practical ideas to motivate KS3–KS5 students
6. Encouraging, student-friendly visuals and messages

Ideal for:

1. Whole-school assemblies
2. Reading for Pleasure programmes

Why You’ll Love It:

1. Ready to deliver – no prep needed
2. Engaging and age-appropriate
3. Supports literacy priorities and reading engagement goals
4. Suitable for any subject area wanting to support reading culture

A great way to inspire students and kick-start your school’s involvement in the National Year of Reading!