READ ON

READ ON is divided into a series of coordinated actions focused on the promotion of literature in its different forms, reading habits, narratives and the digital world, the relationship between authors and young readers, seeking to release the creative energy of the youngsters, expand their knowledge and give answers to their concerns and full expression of their potential.

As reading is a key skill for all young people to master to succeed in their future working and social lives, the project aims to reignite a passion for reading amongst young people (12-19) through their active involvement in finding different ways of experiencing, sharing and creating literature.

Elements include; Reading, Creative Writing, Interviewing writers, Literature as a conveyer of Cultural Identity, Graphic Novels, Illustration, Training for Professionals, Audience Development and Podcasts. Activities take place in schools and libraries and also during the partners' festivals.

Irish partner, West Cork Music is based in Bantry, Co. Cork and delivers 3 world class festivals each year in the south west of Ireland. These are the West Cork Chamber Music Festival, West Cork Literary Festival and Masters of Tradition