Literacy4 days agoAre Scottish pupils getting worse at reading?Scotland was once a PISA top performer. Why are scores now falling?4 days ago4 days agoEngland up in reading, maths and science rankings as Scotland and Wales fall behindThe latest Pisa report also warned of a global decline in teenagers' reading skills.4 days ago4 days agoBook swaps turn seafront into open-air libraryHolidaymakers and locals are urged to borrow, exchange, or replace books in the Little Libraries. 4 days ago3 Sept 2026People struggle to read health advice, report saysA Surrey council report warns many residents struggle to understand and use health information.3 Sept 202629 Aug 2026Dolly Parton's dad couldn't read - it inspired her to send books to millions of childrenFamilies across the globe share how free books from Parton's Imagination Library helped their children.29 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Dolly Parton's gift of reading to 1,000 Manx kidsMore than 1,000 Manx children still receive free books through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Impact of Dolly Parton's UK children's book scheme praisedA former Reading MP says he believes the town was the second place in the UK to receive the books.26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Dolly Parton's 'incredible' book scheme praisedDolly Parton's Imagination Library operates branches in Rotherham, Wakefield and Stokesley.26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Dolly Parton thanked for inspiring Scots children to love booksRenfrewshire Council is to pay further tribute to the country star with day dedicated to her life and work later this month.26 Aug 2026...
