Please note that we will automatically hold all schools orders from 30 March 2026 to 17 April 2026 due to the Easter break. We know that Easter holiday start dates vary this year so that the holiday period extends over three weeks. If your school remains open for delivery for all or part of this time and you'd like your books delivered, please let us know at online checkout, or by calling us on 0121 666 6646 or emailing hello@peters.co.uk.
Go All In: National Year of Reading 2026Inspiring a love of reading in every classroom, the National Year of Reading seeks to empower teachers and practitioners with creative ways to make reading part of everyday learning across the UK.Peters will be supporting schools throughout 2026 to prioritise reading and build confident, curious readers in every classroom. |
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How can schools 'Go All In'?The National Year of Reading runs throughout 2026, with each term offering new ways to take part, from launch events to classroom activities and online webinars. Take part in the Schools Participation Award, designed to recognise impactful approaches that make reading part of everyday learning in schools, through classroom activities, online webinars and partner resources. Find out more about upcoming events by downloading the National Year of Reading Schools & Early Years Summer Term Overview. You can also now download the free Summer 2026 resources for schools and early years, In The Setting. |
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Read to the Beat: Buy this year’s Summer Reading Challenge 2026 book collection with 20% off RRP!The Reading Agency and Peters have partnered to bring this offer to Peters customers. Order book packs containing selected titles for The Reading Agency’s Summer Reading Challenge 2026, Read to the Beat, suitable for ages 4-7 and 8–11. Available with 20% off RRP. |
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Stay in touch
Don't forget to keep checking this page for useful links and updates for schools throughout the year! We'd love to hear how you're planning to celebrate the National Year of Reading in your school - email hello@peters.co.uk to let us know.
How can Peters support you during the National Year of Reading?
Peters is committed to supporting schools in building a reading for pleasure culture, helping you create inspiring school libraries or reading spaces filled with diverse and inclusive book selections that give all children the opportunity to develop a lifelong love of reading.
Through our dedicated book selection service tailored to your school's requirements, library audit and bespoke design service, we can help you get the best books into the hands of young readers during 2026 and beyond. Follow the links below or email hello@peters.co.uk to get in touch.
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| Expert book selections and advice | Library audit services | Bespoke library design and furniture | Hand-picked book packs |
