This Christmas, your school community can make a real difference - just by buying books.

We all know that reading for pleasure transforms lives. It boosts attainment, builds empathy, and supports wellbeing. But school budgets are tight, and getting the right books into the hands of our children isn’t always easy.

That’s where LoveReading and LoveReading4Kids come in.

A Festive Fundraiser That Costs Nothing Extra

When parents and carers, grandparents, governors or staff buy books through LoveReading.co.uk or LoveReading4Kids.co.uk, 25% of the cover price can be donated straight back to your school - to spend on books. At no extra costs to them. And no cost to you. It truly is a win:win.

It’s simple:

  1. Families buy the books they already planned to gift this Christmas.
  2. They nominate your school at checkout.
  3. Your school receives credit to spend on new books via the LoveReading4Schools Portal.
  4. It’s fundraising through the joy of reading.

The Gift That Keeps Giving

Every book bought through LoveReading and LoveReading4Kids helps fill school libraries and classrooms with fresh, diverse stories.

So far, LoveReading has already donated over £100,000 of books to schools across the UK - and your community can help that total grow.

This Christmas, encourage families to:

  • Buy books via LoveReading4Kids. They’ll get 10% off RRP and know their purchase gives back.
  • Donate directly to your school’s page if they’d like to contribute more.
  • Share your school’s wishlist - an easy way for communities to gift exactly what’s needed.

Why It Matters

The Curriculum and Assessment Review has just reaffirmed what we already know - reading for pleasure is central to learning, wellbeing, and lifelong success.

By shopping through LoveReading and LoveReading4Kids, your community isn’t just buying books - they’re investing in children’s futures.

Together, we can turn every festive story into a step toward a better-resourced, book-filled school.

How to Get Started

Visit your LoveReading4Schools Portal.

Share your unique school fundraising link with your community.

Promote it on your newsletters, website, and social media. Here is some draft text to get you started.

Watch your school’s book fund grow as families shop for stories this Christmas.

Buy a book. Support your school. Make a difference.

Let’s make this Christmas a story worth sharing.

Start shopping now and dive into our Christmas Channel of brilliant recommendations of books for children and young people.

Email us at [email protected] if you'd like any support along the way.