Promoting reading outside schools
In 2014 the Swedish Arts Council was commissioned by the Government to draw up an action plan to promote reading outside schools. The aim of this work is to:
• turn people who can read into readers
• open doors to literature for non-readers
• increase access to a wide range of literature in different languages and in different formats for readers of all ages
• give more people an opportunity to experience art through literature
• remove obstacles to reading, broaden repertoire and improve readers’ self-confidence and identity as a reader
The Swedish Arts Council prioritises initiatives geared towards the following target groups:
• Children and adults with a mother tongue other than Swedish
• Children and adults who belong to one of the national minorities
• Children and adults with disabilities
• Children and adults who do not read or read very little
To promote reading outside schools
To give more people an opportunity to experience art through literature, both young people and adults.
SEK 15 million was earmarked for promoting reading in 2015