The World Book Day 2025 impact report shows how our charity helped children and families enjoy reading for fun. It shares what we delivered, who we reached, and how reading for fun supports wellbeing, confidence, and life chances.
Why it matters
Reading for fun supports wellbeing, learning, and long-term outcomes. Yet many children face barriers such as limited access to books or low confidence. World Book Day works to remove these barriers and help reading feel enjoyable, inclusive, and part of everyday life.
This report explains how our programmes, partnerships, and funding helped children read in ways that suit them.
What we delivered in 2025
In 2025, World Book Day reached children across the UK and Ireland. We provided free books, classroom resources, and national campaigns that schools and families could use easily.
We worked with schools, early years settings, libraries, and community groups. Together, we helped children take part, whatever their background.
The World Book Day 2025 impact report brings together data, case studies, and voices from educators and families. These stories show the difference reading for fun can make.
How to use this report
Use this report to learn more about World Book Day and our charitable work. It offers a clear picture of our impact and shows how support for reading for pleasure creates positive change for children.