Tag: reading

Image for Three good things: new state-of-the-art libraries
Three good things: new state-of-the-art libraries Featuring imagination-boosting design and inspiring workshops on all sorts of topics, these institutions go far beyond just books Culture Education Lifestyle Society
Image for ‘Groundbreaking’: shortlist for 2020 Booker prize is more diverse than ever
‘Groundbreaking’: shortlist for 2020 Booker prize is more diverse than ever The six-strong shortlist for this year’s prestigious literary award includes four women and four people of colour Arts Culture World
Image for The woman who uses Positive News to help teach adults to read
The woman who uses Positive News to help teach adults to read Jeanette Haigh uses Positive News as a reading aid in adult literacy classes. The uplifting design and content make it a perfect match, she ... Education Media Society
Image for UK comics laureate: ‘it’s great to see the variety of heroes out there’
UK comics laureate: ‘it’s great to see the variety of heroes out there’ The Walking Dead artist Charlie Adlard is the UK’s new comics laureate. He tells Positive News why comics are not just for kids and how the ... Arts
Image for As links between literacy and depression become clear, why reading matters
As links between literacy and depression become clear, why reading matters Research reveals that England’s children have less positive attitudes to reading than other countries, while a third of adults don’t read fo... Body & Mind Education Society Wellbeing
Image for Mobile technology boosts literacy
Mobile technology boosts literacy According to a new UN study, mobile phones are causing a reading revolution in developing countries, Anna Bevan reports Technology
Load more

Popular articles

image for Five free online courses to upskill your autumn

Five free online courses to upskill your autumn

Bridging the divide: 12 groups working for Israel-Palestine peace

What went right this week: ideas to save Earth, plus more good news

You’re the solution that Positive News needs

Our small, dedicated team is passionate about building a better alternative to the negative news media. And there’s never been a greater urgency to our mission. 

To invest in producing all the solutions journalism that the world is longing for, we need funding. We’re asking readers like you to get behind us by making a regular or one-off contribution as a Positive News supporter. Please back our team today and, together, we’ll change the news for good.