Reading Agency will donate 36,000 Quick Reads titles for World Book Night 2024

The Reading Agency will donate 36,000 copies of the six upcoming Quick Reads 2024 titles for World Book Night 2024. 

Taking place on 23rd April 2024, the annual celebration aims to create a nation of readers, with libraries applying to receive copies of Quick Reads titles to give away in partnership with local organisations.  

The six-strong list for 2024 features titles by Kia Abdullah, Malorie Blackman, Matt Cain, Kit de Waal, Jo Nesbø and Karen Swan, as revealed last month. 

With publication of the books scheduled for 11th April, ahead of the celebrations when the books go on sale across the UK, the 36,000 copies of the 2024 Quick Reads will be donated through libraries to reach people in settings such as hospitals, prisons, care homes and shelters. The giveaway forms a key part of The Reading Agency’s mission to tackle the adult literacy crisis and provide easy access to shorter, high-quality reads for free to promote a love of reading.

In 2024, the wider public is invited to get involved in spreading the power of reading by joining in the World Book Night Reading Hour from 7 p.m. on the day, when they can dedicate a moment to reading and books. The Reading Agency will also be launching a public fundraiser to bring the power of reading to even more people through its targeted programmes and initiatives. 

Karen Napier, c.e.o. at The Reading Agency, said: “We are delighted to be gifting 36,000 copies of our brilliant new Quick Reads titles on World Book Night to help spread the joy of reading. Together, we can create a nation of readers by getting these books into the hands of people across the UK and helping them to discover the proven power of reading to entertain, connect and transform lives.” 

Libraries can find out how to sign up to receive books by visiting worldbooknight.org.