Early day motion · EDM 3198 · 23 Apr 2026

School libraries and librarians and the National Year of Reading 2026

Tabled by Tom Morrison (Liberal Democrat) 14 signatures

The motion

That this House recognises and celebrates the importance of school libraries in the UK; celebrates the importance of reading particularly in the National Literacy Trust’s National Year of Reading; supports expanding library provision and access in schools; notes just how crucial reading is for education and development for school students of all ages and beyond; further celebrates that Kyra Kane from Inscape House School in Cheadle was shortlisted as a finalist in the School Library Association’s Pupil Librarian of the Year Awards; further notes that Kyra works hard to inspire fellow students to read more for pleasure, utilise library resources and generally support peers; and commends and thanks all school librarians across the country for their commitment to literature, reading and education.