Children's author Tom Watt writes books featuring mascots from local football teams.
Alan, from Southampton, learned to read through the charity Read Easy.
Children in Peterborough are encouraged to choose their own reading material
The late singer's Imagination Library posts children a free book every month until they turn five.
It comes a week after results showed Welsh teens lagging further behind their peers across the UK.
Children from low income families are less likely to read for pleasure than others, a report says.
The main aim of October's event is to share a passion for reading and help improve literacy levels.
Children in Selby are to receive free books through country music icon Dolly Parton's literacy scheme.
Scotland was once a PISA top performer. Why are scores now falling?
