14 October 2027
National Magazine Day launched in 2026, bringing publishers, charities and schools together to put more than 70,000 magazines into the hands of children across the UK. Following an inspiring first year, we’re excited to build on its success in 2027 and help even more young readers discover the joy of magazines.
The campaign
Working with our publishing and charity partners, including Immediate, DC Thomson, Future, Kennedy Publishing, Story House Egmont, Storytime, Hoopla, Creature & Co. and Howzat, National Magazine Day is delivering more than 70,000 magazines through National Literacy Trust hubs across the UK, alongside The Children’s Book Project, Book Bank Charity and other organisations supporting young readers.
Twenty schools have each won 250 magazines to share with their pupils, while Waltham-on-the-Wolds CE Primary School has also won a £1,000 Golden Ticket to spend on reading resources. Together, we’re helping more children discover the joy of magazines.
Magazines distributed
Winning schools, 250 magazines each
Golden Ticket for one school
Each school received 250 magazines to share with its pupils, and Waltham-on-the-Wolds CE Primary School also received the £1,000 Golden Ticket.
Waltham-on-the-Wolds CE Primary School
2026 line-up
Together
Publisher partners
Charity partners
Magazines are part of a 'literacy menu' that can foster a culture of reading amongst children, drawing them in with content they find fun and engaging. Research also shows this plays an important role in developing empathy.