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What Should You Read in the National Year of Reading 2026? Our Top Graffeg Picks
The UK is celebrating the National Year of Reading 2026 - a campaign encouraging families, schools and communities to swap screen time for stories and rediscover the joy of reading. If you’re wondering what to read this year, we’ve hand-picked a small selection of standout Graffeg titles to inspire readers of all ages.
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Best Books to Read in 2026
For little readers
Reading from an early age builds language and brain development, strengthens emotional bonds, improves listening and concentration, introduces children to the world around them, and helps foster a lifelong love of books and learning -
Ian Brown and Eoin Clarke
Julia Rawlinson and Tiphanie Beeke
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For growing readers
Picture books support growing readers by developing vocabulary and comprehension, strengthening visual literacy, encouraging imagination and emotional understanding, and helping children build confidence and enjoyment as they move towards independent reading. -
Isla McGuckin and Catalina Echeverri
Caroline Pitcher and Sophy Williams
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For middle-grade readers
Middle grade readers benefit from books that challenge their vocabulary and comprehension, explore complex emotions and social situations, spark imagination and curiosity, and build confidence and a love of reading as they transition to more independent, sophisticated texts. -
Roy Noble and Karl Davies
Ann Bryant and Laura Wood
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For reluctant or rediscovering readers
Reluctant and rediscovering readers benefit from engaging, accessible stories that reignite curiosity, build confidence, make reading enjoyable again, and gradually strengthen skills and motivation to read independently.
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Rachel Keating and Naomi Bennet
Cathy Jenkins and Monique Steele
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Why These Books Matter
From picture books to powerful middle-grade stories, each title encourages curiosity, confidence and a love of reading — whether in English or Welsh. With author school visits, storytelling events and a growing range of titles, we’re proud to support readers through the National Year of Reading and beyond.
Graffeg has a full schedule of new and exciting books to read this year - why not join our mailing list to keep updated? -