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The 2026 Read for Empathy collection is here!

65 diverse and BRILLIANT books for 3–16+ year-olds perfect to #GOALLIN during the National Year of Reading!

Celebrating 10 years of the collection, the expertly curated selection is representative of our contemporary world, and will spark meaningful conversations which help young people build connection and curiosity. Through these novels, graphics, picture books, poetry collections, non fiction, and early readers – young people can experience, understand and practise empathy – a learnable life skill at the heart of strong relationships and positive wellbeing.

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Find out more and explore the collection with EmpathyLab’s free guides and online learning

Buy the books throughout February with #ReaditForward on @bookshop.org and 10% of every sale goes to EmpathyLab and BookTrust/Scottish Book Trust when using this link:

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Beyond proud to be featured in the 2026 Read for Empathy collection – #GOALLIN during the National Year of Reading with this fantastic collection of 65 books for 3-16+ year olds, helping young people connect with themselves, others and the world! Now in its 10^th year the Read for Empathy collection is curated by expert librarians, booksellers, teachers and academics to champion children’s literature in all its diversity – what an honour to be included in this landmark year!

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Find out more and explore the collection with EmpathyLab’s free guides and online learning

Buy the books throughout February with #ReaditForward on @bookshop.org and 10% of every sale goes to EmpathyLab and BookTrust/Scottish Book Trust when using this link:

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Absolutely delighted our title[s] feature in the 2026 Read for Empathy collection! Now celebrating its 10^th year this highly anticipated collection brings together the best of diverse children’s literature through which young people can connect with themselves, others, and the world. Congratulations to [author / illustrator], and to all those included in this landmark collection – the perfect way to kick off the National Year of Reading, and #GOALLIN!

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Links for you to share

Find out more and explore the collection with EmpathyLab’s free guides and online learning

Buy the books throughout February with #ReaditForward on @bookshop.org and 10% of every sale goes to EmpathyLab and BookTrust/Scottish Book Trust when using this link: