We are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company based in Luton, which has been set up to encourage a love of reading and creative writing at any age through a range of events, activities and initiatives, and to promote the early uptake of reading in children.

By supporting us, you are supporting:

Brown Books Community Bookshop in High Town

Luton Literature Book Festival, planned for September 2026

Our annual local author and illustrator fairs with Luton Libraries, and our work to give local authors and artists a boost by promoting their work through author talks and readings

The storytelling and arts and crafts events we put on for free (or at a very low cost) for children and young people

Our work with local schools and groups to encourage book shop visits and book clubs, and provide books to children

Our work with local groups to provide a safe space for service users to discover books

Our commitment to improving accessibility to literary events and activities

Our continued work to inspire children, young people and adults to write, read and be creative, and find new ways to engage with literature

Our wider work with The High Town Community and Luton as a town, to support local and literary events