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On April 8th, 2023, EURead organised a panel discussion at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair. Panelists from the Global Network for Early Years Bookgifting discussed a range of topics. The panelists were: Emmi Jäkkö (Lukukeskus, Finland), Lotte Baert (Iedereen Leest, Flanders), Marijke Bos (Stichting Lezen, Netherlands) and Julia Norrish (Book Dash, South Africa). The panel […]

On June 5th and June 6th, our Annual General Meeting will take place in Sofia, Bulgaria. Our member Detski Knigi Foundation is hosting this meeting. The venue will be the European Commission premises in Sofia. Our member Detski Knigi Foundation is hosting this meeting. The venue will be the European Commission premises in Sofia. Agenda:  Monday, […]

“The ability to read is a requirement for participation in society, acquire knowledge, education, personal development and integration. Not only does reading provide entertainment and good experiences, but it is absolutely essential for being able to develop a critical sense.” — Anette Trettebergstuen, Ministry of Culture and Equality

The Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania invites you to participate in the Early Reading Forum. It is a yearly event by the National library that aims to promote a professional and credible message on the benefits of early reading. The event is meant for parents, future parents and experts working with the reading education of […]

A statement by Ms. Claudia Roth, the German Minister of State for Culture and Media, about the importance of reading promotion. She applauds the idea of a European Book Week. EURead is continuing its efforts to make that wish come true.

“Literature and art are among the most beautiful ways to open up the world. In the shared experience of reading aloud, stories grow from glances, images and voices and tell of life, of dreams and also of ourselves.” Andrea Mayer, Secretary of State for Arts and Culture Austria

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On May 4th and May 5th, our Annual General Meeting will take place in Brussels. The meeting location will be the Representation of the Free State of Bavaria to the European Union, in Brussels. We hope to finally meet in real life again, and bring together our members from all over Europe. We will be […]

Here are four initiatives of support: 1. The Polish Book Institute and the Metropolia Dzieci Foundation The “Give a book to Ukrainian children” initiative is run by the Polish Book Institute together with the Foundation Metropolia Dzieci (Children’s Metropolis Foundation). So far the Polish Book Institute has purchased 7,000 copies of books for children and […]