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Save 40% off all Walker Books

All schools and nurseries taking part in Up for Reading from September 2010 can buy books direct from Walker Books at a fantastic 40% discount. Walker Books are one of... Read more...

Is Keith Chapman Up for Reading? Yes he is!

Keith Chapman (pictured, right) is the latest in a long line of leading entertainment figures to join the ranks of Up for Reading. Keith is perhaps best known for his... Read more...

Lord Mayor of Portsmouth backs Up for Reading

The new Lord Mayor of Portsmouth, Cllr Paula Riches has selected Down Syndrome Education International as one of the charities for 2010-11. We are delighted to have been selected for... Read more...

New corporate supporters are Up for Reading

In the build up to the launch of Up for Reading 2010-11 this September, more leading companies and organisations have lent their support to our fundraising campaign. Lombard, the Royal... Read more...

Bid for original bookmark artwork donated by Up for Reading supporters

Up for Reading supporters Lucy Cousins, Nick Sharratt, Korky Paul, Steve Weatherill, Vivian French and Eleanor Updale have donated original bookmark artwork that is being auctioned on eBay with proceeds... Read more...