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Reading can be magic – even for those who struggle with the printed word!
Regular use of audiobooks can help level the playing field for the growing number of young people in the UK who face significant barriers to reading print.
Our Staff’s Summer Picks
Regardless of the weather, summer is here! Our staff pick their favourite summer reads from the Reading is Magic Festival Line up!
Reading is Magic Festival is back!
Due to popular demand the Reading is Magic Festival will return for a second year and brings an array of author talent
Meet our festival presenter Karim Zeroual!
The good news about our magical festival just keeps rolling in! We are beyond excited to tell you that the multi-talented Karim Zeroual will be your guide to Reading is Magic Festival as our festival presenter.
New authors, illustrators and festival partners join
Jason Reynolds, Robin Stevens and Jessica Love amongst new names just announced! And Brooklyn Book Festival and Henley Literary Festival are the two latest organisations joining the festival partnership!
Bath Festivals and the Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell go global with the launch of the free online Reading is Magic Festival
Bath Festivals has today announced the launch of the Reading is Magic Festival for young people, bringing together UK and international festivals to create and deliver a free, inclusive and engaging digital schools and family programme.