Get your reading-for-pleasure sorted for 25/26
Readathon® is a great way to get pupils reading for fun. It’s easy to run and 85% of teachers told us their pupils found it fun*. Take two minutes to order your 25/26 Readathon sponsored read kit now, and we’ll take care of the rest, sending your bespoke kit at the start of the term you want to run it. You’ll:
- Encourage pupils to read for fun
- Help get books to children in hospital
- Receive 20% back of whatever you raise to spend on free books
- Get exclusive access to our offers and events throughout the year
We’ve got some great Readathons planned for this year — when will you run yours?
- Back To School Readathon (Sep-Oct 2025): a brilliant way to get to know your new pupils; plus author event with Lisa Williamson (ideal for 10-13 year olds)
- January Readathon (Jan 2026): new year, new start.
- Spring Readathon (Mar 2026): make March your month of reading.
- Leavers Readathon (Jun-Jul 2026): send your Year 6s off with a love of reading; and join the fun of our Summer Party.
Just log in to order a free kit and choose your ideal start date. We’ll send your kit right away or at the beginning of your requested term. Job done!
Before:
- Check out the goodies in your kit
- Tell parents and pupils, put posters up in school
- Give each pupil their sponsor card and bookmark
- Send out the Readathon letter to parents
During:
- Play the short launch film in assembly or class
- Ask sponsors to donate online, direct to your Readathon
- Inspire with our Reading Journeys
- Talk about what pupils are choosing to read for their Readathon
After:
- Send any sponsorship money to us and close your Readathon
- Look out for your fab Thank You pack
- Keep the reading going with Track My Read®
- Check out our resources or view our author events here
