READ. for Real

READ. for Real Europe really needs reading. 75 million adult Europeans are unable to read with understanding and lack properly developed literacy skills. So Read. For Real!

Reading is the future. European Authors Day will offer celebrations across Europe thanks to the collaboration of an international consortium of seven partners from five countries supported by Creative Europe. The events will be held during November 11th-December 12th each year. Meetings with European Authors travelling from country to country will take place across Europe. Schools, preschools, libraries and bookstores from all around Europe are invited to join in with their creativity and unlimited potential! We want to offer the children and youth the experience of reading REAL books for fun, introducing up-to-date most trendy topics for REAL conversations around books, stimulating pleasure in REAL time around books, treating a conversation with a REAL author or creator as a formative experience - is the vision for : beyond nationality, latitude, political, social, religious or wealth backgrounds. Research proves reading to be a factor for development and innovation, a binder of civilisation, social capital and democracy. The main goal of the project is to make a positive impact on the European reading landscape.

📖 How to read with your child: Read favorite stories again and again!Children love hearing the same story multiple times...
25/03/2026

📖 How to read with your child: Read favorite stories again and again!
Children love hearing the same story multiple times. Repetition helps them learn new words, understand patterns, and remember details.
Reading a favorite book over and over also builds comfort and confidence, turning storytime into a joyful and predictable routine.

Tip: Don’t worry about reading the same book every day — every reread strengthens your child’s love of reading and their understanding of the world!

Through , we inspire young readers to celebrate books — fostering a love of reading that starts early and lasts a lifetime.

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe

European Authors Day   appears on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start preparing!Are you already a   National H...
24/03/2026

European Authors Day appears on the horizon, now is the perfect time to start preparing!

Are you already a National Hub - or thinking about becoming one?

Check out the Hub Toolkit and discover how much you can do.
On the project website, you’ll find practical guidance, ready-to-use materials, and clear steps to help you take action locally while being part of a European initiative.

The Toolkit includes:
🔹 how to start and grow as a Hub
🔹 ways to engage schools, libraries, and local communities
🔹 communication tips and ready-made resources
🔹 guidance on planning activities

Hubs play a key role in building networks, supporting local initiatives, distributing materials and promoting reading.

💡 If you want to make a real impact and co-create a meaningful international movement - now is the time to join.

👉 Visit https://www.readforreal.eu/download/, download the Toolkit, and get started!

Co-funded by Creative Europe
Fundacja Powszechnego Czytania Biblioteka Narodowa Stiftung Lesen EURead Federation of European Publishers Фондация Четене / Reading Foundation Bulgaria Ciclic

  is more than author events! As a part  , schools and communities can organize all kinds of creative reading activities...
23/03/2026

is more than author events! As a part , schools and communities can organize all kinds of creative reading activities. One inspiring example is a reading-themed escape room!

Last year, a class from IES CLARA CAMPOAMOR CEUTA hosted an escape room focused on ecology – using materials freely available for download on www.readforreal.eu. It was a fun, interactive way to engage students with important topics while celebrating European Authors Day.

📎 Curious to see how it all came together? Check out the article link in the comments.

Get inspired and think about what creative reading activity you could organize in your school or community!

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Juan Luis Munoz Arbona

Poetry is one of the most powerful ways to experience language. In just a few lines, a poem can open new worlds, capture...
21/03/2026

Poetry is one of the most powerful ways to experience language. In just a few lines, a poem can open new worlds, capture emotions we struggle to name, and make us see everyday life differently.

Reading poetry can:
🌿 strengthen imagination
💬 deepen empathy
🧠 improve language sensitivity and creativity
⏳ invite us to slow down and reflect

In a fast-moving world, poetry reminds us that words can still be magical.

Today, on International Day of Poetry, we invite you to discover a poem by a European poet, reread an old favourite, or share one with a friend. Even a single stanza can stay with you for years.

📚 And we’re curious: Which poets from your country do you love and think others should discover?

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe

Today’s tips for reading with your child: Let little hands lead the way!At first, babies need help turning pages, sharin...
19/03/2026

Today’s tips for reading with your child: Let little hands lead the way!

At first, babies need help turning pages, sharing the story, and pointing at pictures. By around age three, children usually love to turn the pages themselves.
Letting them do it builds independence, confidence, and makes reading a playful, hands-on experience. Every page they turn is a small step toward a lifelong love of books!

encourages children and teens to engage with literature — helping them build a reading habit that begins in childhood and strengthens over time.

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe

Did you know that every time we read – especially with children – we are literally building neural connections? Books do...
18/03/2026

Did you know that every time we read – especially with children – we are literally building neural connections? Books don’t just tell stories; they grow imagination, spark curiosity, and strengthen the mind.

👶 For little ones, early reading shapes the brain in ways that last a lifetime. For adults, it keeps our thinking sharp and creativity alive.

📖 On Brain Health Day, let’s celebrate the power of reading: share a story, read aloud, or dive into a new book. Every page is brain food!

💡 Your turn: Which books or authors have inspired your brain lately? Drop your recommendations below and help us create an international map of brain-boosting reads!

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How schools can embrace   under the   slogan? By creating the perfect opportunity to encourage students, children and te...
13/03/2026

How schools can embrace under the slogan? By creating the perfect opportunity to encourage students, children and teenagers, not just to read, but to truly experience literature.

One inspiring example comes from elementary school ООУ ,, Киро Глигоров " - Центар in Skopje, that organized a series of engaging activities:

✅ an author visit: Vlado Dimovski met with the 1st graders, sharing stories and sparking conversations in a lively and inspiring atmosphere. Ars Lamina

✅ reading sessions, lesson plans based on ready-made scenarios, themed games, and playful activities – making literature come alive for their students.

Their celebration also became part of the school’s long-running campaign, “Reading is a Superpower,” which continuously brings books closer to children and nurtures a lifelong love for reading.

This is a wonderful example of local engagement in the school community, showing how literature can connect and empower young readers. May it also inspire the planning of meaningful activities for the 2026 celebrations!

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe

Don’t read with your child because you feel you don’t have enough time?Don’t worry — a few minutes is enough.Young child...
12/03/2026

Don’t read with your child because you feel you don’t have enough time?
Don’t worry — a few minutes is enough.

Young children can only focus for a short time, and that’s perfectly natural. Even a brief moment spent reading together can help build a positive association with books and stories.

What matters most is regularity and closeness, not the length of the reading session.

And remember — over time, your child’s attention span will grow, and those few minutes may slowly turn into longer and longer reading adventures.

Through the project, we invite children and young people to celebrate literature with us — because the habit of reading begins in childhood and grows stronger over time.

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe

Across Europe, many schools, libraries and cultural organizations joined the celebration of European Authors Day as part...
07/03/2026

Across Europe, many schools, libraries and cultural organizations joined the celebration of European Authors Day as part of the 2025 project. It was inspiring to see so many communities come together to celebrate books, authors and the joy of reading.

One of the ways to take part in the initiative was by using the event scenarios available on our website: 👉 www.readforreal.com/download
This growing library of ideas offers ready-to-use inspiration for organizing reading events. And new scenarios will be added every year.

A great example comes from Szkoła Podstawowa nr 26 w Rzeszowie. Students dressed up as their favourite book characters and celebrated stories in a creative and joyful way.
The school also invited author Stanisława Bełch, who talked with children about how her books are created – turning the event into a truly memorable literary experience.

This is exactly what is about: bringing books to life and inspiring communities to celebrate reading together.

Take a look at the scenarios and create your own reading event! 📖

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe

Szkoła Podstawowa nr 26 w Rzeszowie Fundacja Powszechnego Czytania Biblioteka Narodowa Фондация Четене / Reading Foundation Bulgaria EURead Ciclic Stiftung Lesen

Do you know that even babies can enjoy books?Start reading with your child as early as possible. Babies need closeness, ...
06/03/2026

Do you know that even babies can enjoy books?

Start reading with your child as early as possible. Babies need closeness, cuddles and the sound of your voice. Hold your child, read aloud and enjoy the rhythm of the words together.

Choose sturdy board books with bold colours and simple illustrations. Look at the pictures, point to objects and let your baby explore the pages with their hands.

These small moments help build a strong bond and a lifelong love of books.

That’s why we’re encouraging children and young people to celebrate literature as part of the project - because the habit of reading begins in childhood, and grows with us.
Fundacja Powszechnego Czytania

celebration under the slogan is co-financed by Creative Europe.

With the   celebration, we want to highlight something essential: libraries are wonderful places because of the people w...
01/03/2026

With the celebration, we want to highlight something essential: libraries are wonderful places because of the people who create them.

It is librarians who turn buildings into vibrant cultural spaces. Thanks to them, libraries become places where we meet authors, discover their work, and truly experience literature - not only by reading, but by listening, discussing, and sharing.

Librarians and libraries are also active partners in our project, celebrating and bringing European writers and their stories closer to local communities.

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this celebration - your commitment keeps literature alive and meaningful.

Today, we thank people behind the shelves — the librarians who make literature come alive.

Creative Europe Fundacja Powszechnego Czytania Stiftung Lesen Biblioteka Narodowa Ciclic Фондация Четене / Reading Foundation Bulgaria Federation of European Publishers EURead

Today we celebrate  !A bookmark may be small, but it holds a special role. It keeps our place in stories that inspire us...
25/02/2026

Today we celebrate !

A bookmark may be small, but it holds a special role. It keeps our place in stories that inspire us, challenge us, and stay with us long after we close the book.

With the slogan, we celebrate the from 11.11 to 12.12, but we read, for real, every single day! Today is a perfect reminder that literature isn’t just for special occasions; it’s part of our everyday lives. The bookmarks in the photo are part of our project, created to accompany you on your daily reading journey.

🔖 Pick up a book today.
🔖 Mark your page.
🔖 Come back tomorrow.

Read. For Real. ✨

Creative Europe Fundacja Powszechnego Czytania EURead Stiftung Lesen Biblioteka Narodowa Ciclic Фондация Четене / Reading Foundation Bulgaria Book Lovers & Readers

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