Did you know that 96% of UK charities are small? 📚 In honour of #SmallCharityWeek we’d like to thank our amazing community of supporters that make our work possible! #LiteracyCharity #ReadingCharity #SmallCharityWeek2024 Small Charity Week

We’re delighted to have raised over £400 with Givto in May! A big thank you to all the #GivTo users who supported our cause 📚💜 This money could provide children from under-resourced areas with around 156 visits from a dedicated reading volunteer! 👉 givto.org

✨ Book of the month ✨ When Rocket goes on holiday to a Caribbean Island, she’s shocked by the pollution that’s spoiling it. Can Rocket think of a way to save the local sea life at risk? 📖 Reading age: 3-6 years ✍️ Written by: Nathan Bryon #BookOfTheMonth #LiteracyCharity

"The kids have learnt a lot of English through the project. It’s a great concept!" ☺️🚀 When we first started visiting Lina, Amélie and Matteo, they had recently moved to the UK and didn’t speak much English. 🔗 Read their full story here: doorsteplibrary.org.uk/case-studies/l…

Such an inspiring day. Thank you Fair Education Alliance for bringing together your members to talk all things education and systems change #FairEdForAll #Education

Where do words take you? 📍📚 Whether it’s the beach, the park, or even the loo like Project Leader Chirsty, we want to see your unusual reading spots this Summer with the hashtag #WhereDoWordsTakeYou. The more unique, the better! 📸 #ReadingForPleasure #LiteracyCharity

This academic year we held 5,104 reading sessions 🤯 As we kick back for Summer, we decided to reflect on the year we’ve had: 🚀 Supported 526 children 📖 Gifted 473 books 📚 Shared 15,054 books A big thank you to all our supporters! #ReadingCharity #LiteracyCharity

Fancy joining our volunteer team? For just 2 hours a week, you could be part of this incredible cohort 📖✨ A big thank you to our volunteers who work so hard to deliver reading sessions across the academic year! #ReadingVolunteer #Volunteer #VolunteerLondon

Ever struggled to find books that celebrate and reflect city life? Look no further! Here are our top picks of children’s books about urban living 🏙️📚 #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidsLit #KidsFiction #KidsBookshelves

✨ Book of the month ✨ Discover what happens when everyone's favourite bear lends a paw in the garden this Summer! 📖 Reading age: 3+ years ✍️ Written by: Michael Bond #KidsBooks #ChildrensBooks #KidsLit #KidsFiction

The hot weather has us all searching for cooler reading spots! Many of our children have been staying busy and keeping up with their reading over the break, including 5-year-old Ella with her Andy Griffiths book. Where do words take you this Summer? 🌞📖 #WhereDoWordsTakeYou

Happy #NationalBookLoversDay! 📖💜 As we celebrate all the brilliant books we’ve loved this year, we must also acknowledge that 1 in 5 children in England do not own a book. Let’s work together to spread our love of literature with those who need it most 🌟

Our statement on the recent violence across the country:

🌟 This September, we are launching our Kensington & Chelsea reading project, delivering weekly sessions to local families 🌟 Can you help deliver these sessions? ⏰ 2 hours a week 📍 Kensington & Chelsea, London 📚 Sign-up online #ReadingVolunteer #LiteracyVolunteer

How many books have you read this year? Our weekly reading sessions provide children with a diverse range of books and stories chosen specifically for them. 🚀 Help engage the next generation of book lovers by signing up as a volunteer today! #ReadingVolunteer #Volunteer

Summer can be a great time to nurture a love of reading and maintain children’s literacy skills. Avoid a reading slump and check out our top tips now 👉 doorsteplibrary.org.uk/2024/08/21/6-w… #ReadingForPleasure #LiteracyCharity #ReadingCharity #KidsReadingTips

✨ Book of the month ✨ The range of ‘If I were’ books are perfect for newborns with colourful pictures, easy-to-turn pages, and different textures on every page. It’s never too early to get children reading! 📖 Reading age: 0+ ✍️ Made by: JellyCat #BookOfTheMonth #KidsBooks

What does volunteering involve? Here’s what you can expect at Doorstep Library. 🌟 Join our volunteer team today to make a real difference in your local community. Together, we can help to change a child’s story. #ReadingVolunteer #Volunteer #OnlineVolunteer

With many children heading #BackToSchool this week, it serves as a reminder of the gap between richer and poorer pupils widening by 46% over lockdown. It is now more important than ever to ensure that children have access to the books and resources they need to succeed 📚🚀

It's #NationalReadaBookDay! There are a number of reasons why we recommend reading, not just today, but every day. For instance: 🚀 #ReadingForPleasure is one of the most accurate indicators of future success. So let's celebrate today by getting lost in a good book 📖