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HUNDREDS of hidden books are waiting to be discovered in a city-wide treasure hunt designed to inspire a love of reading.
The Great Bradford Book Hunt, organised by the National Literacy Trust in Bradford, will see 550 books concealed across Bradford throughout October as part of the charity’s Take 10 to Read campaign, which encourages people of all ages to spend 10 minutes reading each day to support wellbeing.
Imran Hafeez, manager of the National Literacy Trust in Bradford, said: "This year Take 10 to Read feels particularly special as part of the National Year of Reading and a wider partnership effort across Bradford.
"We hope the book hunt encourages families to spend time together, discover something new to read and experience the wide range of benefits that reading can bring."
Literacy Champions and community partners, including Scout groups, Girlguiding Bradford South, Keighley Town Council and the youth-led reading group from 313 Foundation, have helped hide the books in parks, community spaces and neighbourhoods around the city.
Clues and photos to help families find the book packs are being shared on the National Literacy Trust in Bradford’s Facebook page.
Each pack contains a book for children aged 0 to 14, a bookmark, information about the Take 10 campaign and reading activities.
The campaign promotes the mental health benefits of daily reading, especially around World Mental Health Day on October 10.
As part of the celebrations, two schools in Keighley received a visit from the Bradford Book Bus on Friday, October 9.
Pupils took part in storytelling sessions and workshops aimed at getting children and families reading for pleasure, starting with just 10 minutes a day.
The scheme also highlights findings from new research published by the National Literacy Trust on the same day.
The research shows that children and young people who enjoy reading, read daily and feel confident in their reading abilities report higher levels of wellbeing than those who are less engaged with reading.
Take 10 to Read forms part of the National Year of Reading 2026, a Department for Education initiative delivered in collaboration with the National Literacy Trust.