2026 is the National Year of Reading, inspiring people of all ages to read more.
This year we’ll be encouraging Islanders to ‘Go All In’ on reading – whether you’re a keen reader already, or you’ve fallen out of the habit.
The Library, the States of Guernsey, the Guernsey Literary Festival, Bright Beginnings and Guernsey Arts will be working together to champion reading for pleasure across the island.
2026 is our opportunity to help everyone rediscover the joy of reading.
Go All In
WATCH
Check out the Go All In video to learn more about how you can join the campaign in 2026.
Because you're not really into it until you read into it.
Guernsey Reading Survey
In Guernsey the National Year of Reading is launching with the results of the Guernsey Reading Survey, which show that reading is already at the heart of island life.
More than 6,000 islanders took part, giving us valuable insight into their reading habits.
A big thank you to everyone who took part!
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KEY STATS
39% of children say they read every day or almost every day - notably higher than in the UK, where it's 19%.
64% of adults readregularly - compared to 50% in the UK.
That said, many adults surveyed said that busy routines and day-to-day distractions make it harder to focus, and many would like to read more.
Meanwhile, more than 70% of secondary school children said they don’t often see adults reading.
That's why we're encouraging islanders to Go All In for the National Year of Reading!
What's On
We've got lots of exciting events planned to celebrate the National Year of Reading, and more to come! Keep an eye out for updates throughout the year and join us to celebrate reading in Guernsey.
Here's what's on the horizon...
- Read with Ross - a series of events in secondary schools with Guernsey FC footballer and avid reader Ross Allen
- Stop, Drop & Read - a special event on World Book Day, encouraging everyone to take 15 minutes out of their day to read
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