Building a Reading Culture

Scroll down to see how WE build the reading cultures in our schools!

This tool has been created to help you review your current reading for pleasure practice in your school — areas of strength and areas you would like to develop and enhance. Using the tool at the start of the term or year, and again later in the year will help you measure your journey. 

Primary school reading culture review 

Ten ways to create a reading culture in your school

The Research Files Episode 53: Building a school reading culture (interview with Margaret Merga)

25 Ways to Build Your School’s Reading Culture

Loads of tips for building a reading culture

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Developing a culture of reading for staff and students [US site]

Promote a reading culture

A school-wide focus on reading

[March 2021]

How do YOU build the reading culture in your school?

Melissa Portelli

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