Prisoners turn new page with launch of Reading Laureate
by Martin Blades | 28 January 2026
Author Lee Child announced as first ever Prison Reading Laureate Role will boost prisoner’ literacy skills to help reduce reoffending Initiative part of National Year of Reading 2026, part of Plan for Change Prisoners are being given the chance to start a new chapter away from crime with the launch of the first ever Prison Reading Laureate. Author Lee Child best known for the Jack Reacher book series will be the inaugural holder […]
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