National Year of Reading
Go All In with the National Year of Reading
We’re giving every UK primary school free access to over 200+ high quality digital books for the National Year of Reading. Spark a love for reading and classroom literacy with content from Sweet Cherry, Earth Cubs, Storymix and more!
A Trusted Partner in Children's Reading
A proud partner of the National Year of Reading 2026. Our award winning reading platform is built on evidence and proven impact, helping children develop strong reading skills and meet national literacy standards.
Giving Every Classroom Access to Premium Stories
Sweet Cherry Publishing
- Sweet Cherry is the multi award-winning independent children’s publisher, with a mission to make books accessible and fun for all children.
- Donating classic and contemporary fiction books on Pickatale for the National Year of Reading.
Storytime Collection
- Storytime is the UK’s biggest story magazine and leading children’s story brand.
- Storytime prides itself on: diverse content; sharing Reading for Pleasure, improving literacy; supporting mental health & well-being; being kind to the planet with 100% content and zero plastic.
Siddiqui Education
- Siddiqui Education is founded by Baasit Siddiqui, Edupreneur & TV Personality, and champions upward mobility through education and industry.
- Donating books from his “Curious Careers” series to support the National Year of Reading and encourage children to imagine themselves in careers they may not even know exist!
Free Access to Stories Children Love
200+ engaging children’s books from trusted education and children’s publishers.
Earth Cubs Collection
- Earth Cubs uses the power of storytelling and entertainment to inspire kids to learn the world through environmental, sustainability and climate change education.
- Donating Earth Cubs stories to encourage engagement with reading and the planet!
Storymix Xmas Collection
- StoryMix is a multi-award-winning inclusive fiction studio that creates high-concept children's stories with diverse casts of characters.
- Donating a joyful and adventure-filled inclusive fiction to the National Year of Reading (NYR) on Pickatale.
A Curated Library to Support Reading for Pleasure
Free Access to Stories Children Love
200+ engaging children’s books from trusted education and children’s publishers.
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