Wales will join all UK nations in taking part in the National Year of Reading 2026 as part of a UK-wide campaign.

The scheme aims to improve literacy standards and inspire a lifelong love of reading among people of all ages.

Running across Wales as a bilingual campaign, it will build on work already underway to support schools, learners, and families, to improve literacy standards and nurture a lasting habit of enjoying reading.

Lynne Neagle, Welsh Government cabinet secretary for education and MS for Torfaen, said: "Wales is renowned for its rich literacy history, inspiring many writers........

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