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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

Take part in the Empathy Day Festival

The Empathy Day Festival 4 -11 June.

JUMP into someone else’s story with a FREE week-long Festival with fun and inspiring activities which build real life empathy through stories!

JUMP into someone else's story

Jump into someone else’s story with these wonderful authors and illustrators at the digital @empathylabuk festival! From 4-11 June, join our FREE live events, watch on demand Spark Empathy sessions and share empathy-themed assemblies. Register now to see the programme and get your free resources

FREE resources and toolkits

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Illustration by Natelle Quek © 2024

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
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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.

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FREE resources

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

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

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

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