The objective of Stichting Lezen is to promote the pleasure in reading, both in Dutch and Friesian (Netherlands’ second official language). The foundation coordinates existing activities and encourages the development of new and innovative initiatives, methods and tools that are instrumental in reading promotion. This includes the promotion of scientific research in this specialist field.
Stichting Lezen
Amsterdam, Nederland
"Every child deserves to be a reader "
31 May 2023
Young Adult Book Week (Boekenweek van Jongeren) was designed especially for – and with – young adults (15-18 years). The campaign consists...
1 May 2023
National Reading Aloud Days At the start of the National Reading Aloud Days (Nationale Voorleesdagen), Dutch children in schools and kindergartens receive...
10 Nov 2022
National Reading Aloud Competition The National Reading Aloud Competition truly is an national competition. Children aged 10-12 years, enter the competition by...
27 Nov 2018
The National Reading Aloud Days (Nationale Voorleesdagen) have become a real tradition over the past 15 years in the Netherlands. The kick off...
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