The Brilliant Bookshop Experience

Read for Good and National Book Tokens are partnering with independent bookshops to bring the magic of a real bookshop directly into UK schools. We flood entire year groups with £10 Book Tokens, giving every student total freedom to choose a brand-new book of their own to keep – through an in-school pop-up bookshop, or by visits to the high street shop.

For many children without books at home, this immersive experience sparks a lifelong love of reading.

“I’ve never seen anything have such a powerful effect across a whole school.” – Bookseller

Genuinely the most joyous book or reading event I have ever been part of!” – Head of English

“So many of our students don’t have access to books at home – it was amazing to see their excitement at choosing a book.” – Teacher

This year, we’re creating a buzz about books in partnership with independent bookshops in schools from Northern Ireland to Norwich, North Wales to Exeter, Manchester to London. 

We’d love to hear from bookshops and schools interested to get involved, and from any organisations and funders who want to be part of this unique and uplifting experience. Just email reading@readforgood.org.