# Inquiry recommends extending National Year of Reading to a decade

An official inquiry has proposed that the UK's National Year of Reading initiative be expanded into a ten-year program to deepen its impact on literacy. The recommendation aims to foster a sustained culture of reading across all ages. If adopted, it could significantly improve long-term educational outcomes and public engagement with books.

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- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jul/17/national-year-of-reading-should-extend-to-a-decade-inquiry-says) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 23:01:51 GMT