Nationwide Reading Day on November 20, 2026: "I read aloud – Do you?" Register reading activities now at the Oberberg Education Office

Oberbergischer Kreis. On November 20, 2026, the Nationwide Reading Day will take place. The Oberberg Education Office calls on everyone to participate with their own reading activities again this year. The goal is to raise awareness of the importance of reading aloud and to promote the joy of books and stories.

This year's Reading Day is themed "I read aloud – Do you?" and invites everyone to pick up a book and read to others. Whether in daycare centers, schools, libraries, senior centers, or at home: anyone who wants to share their love of reading can participate.

Birgit Steuer, head of the Regional Education Office, emphasizes the importance of reading together: "Reading aloud to children opens up new worlds for them and at the same time lays important foundations for their linguistic development. On the occasion of the Nationwide Reading Day, we also want to encourage as many people as possible in the Oberberg Education Network to take time for stories and pass on their enthusiasm for books."

Katja van Wickeren, an educational staff member at the Oberberg Education Office, adds: "Reading aloud expands vocabulary, stimulates the imagination, and arouses curiosity. Above all, it is enjoyable to dive into stories together. Reading Day is a great opportunity to share this experience with others."

Participation is worthwhile: All institutions that register their reading activities with the Education Office will have the chance to win attractive prizes again this year. These include a hot air balloon ride sponsored by AggerEnergie, tickets to regional museums, four trips to the Picture Book Museum in Troisdorf, as well as book boxes from the Reading Foundation for daycares and primary schools. New this year are two author readings, which will be raffled among participating schools.

As in previous years, the Oberberg Education Office will publish an overview of the registered reading activities on its website. Interested parties can also find more information about Reading Day, the prizes, and the registration form there: www.bildung-in-oberberg.de/vorlesetag.