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Early Years Reading Tips

28th July 2026

Three practical tips for you and your baby 1. Little and often: make reading part of your day together Reading can be part of your waking up routine or an afternoon activity – you could even read a buggy book...

Tips for Reading With Children Aged 6+

24th July 2026

Reading with your child should feel like a treat, not a task. But it’s completely normal for story-time to sometimes turn into a battle of wills, especially if your child is reluctant to pick up a book or finds reading...

Celebrating 15 Years of Doorstep Library

10th June 2026

Doorstep Library’s founding CEO reflects on 15 years of bringing books and reading into the homes of children who need it most—and what comes next. Fifteen years ago, a simple, powerful idea took shape: to bring the joy of reading...

Reading for Pleasure: What the Research Reveals

22nd April 2025

Last term, Doorstep Library had the privilege of participating in the London School of Economics’ Research Volunteering Scheme as a Charity Partner. Through this programme, we were paired with a team of four post-graduate students representing a variety of academic...