EmpathyLabUK

Welcome to EmpathyLab

Let’s grow an empathy-educated generation, together

“Empathy is a skill that everyone should continuously work on, but for our young people it is essential to learn this now through reading that truly engages and connects with them”

Secondary School, North West

Where stories shape understanding

EmpathyLab develops, activates, and celebrates the power of stories to increase real-life empathy. Through reading, we help children and young people understand others, grow emotionally, and thrive, aiming to reach 1 million children each year by 2026.

Together we've reached

children and young people in 2025

100

Join the empathy movement

Whether you’re a teacher, parent or a community champion, there’s a way for everyone to get involved!
From free events and resources to school programmes and learning webinars, EmpathyLab gives you the tools to turn empathy into action.

Upcoming events

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Christmas Gift Guide

Discover our programmes

Empathy Day Festival

A national celebration using books and creativity to grow empathy and inspire kinder communities.

Read for Empathy collection

An expertly curated collection that help children understand others and inspire empathy.

EmpathyLab Schools

Schools embedding empathy through stories, helping every child connect, care, and thrive.

Empathy Action Month

A month of creative activities inspiring children to put empathy into action every day.

FREE resources

Author videos

Learn with our award-winning author videos, from challenge activities to read-alouds.

Booklists

Discover our specially curated booklists tailored to important themes and topics.

Empathy Shorts

Explore our expertly writen Empathy Shorts, perfect for reading support and literacy exercises.