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Helping children choose to read
A digital reading platform that tracks and builds independent reading habits in children
Most children can read. Few choose to.
Research consistently shows that while the majority of primary-age children are capable readers, very few read independently by choice. Reading in schools is often teacher-directed, assignment-driven, and rarely sustained beyond the classroom walls.
Reading stops at home
Without structure or motivation, children rarely open a book outside of school hours.
Teacher-led, not child-led
Reading is treated as a lesson activity, not a personal habit — so children never own it.
Habit never forms
Without consistency and frequency, the behaviour of reading never becomes automatic.
Building reading habits, not just tracking reading
Nova Books doesn't add another reading programme to the pile. We focus specifically on the science of habit formation — helping children build the intrinsic motivation and routine that makes reading stick.
- Tracks frequency, consistency, and volume — not just comprehension
- Designed to work in evenings, weekends, and holidays, not just in class
- Encourages self-driven behaviour through gentle accountability
- Engagement data visible to teachers and literacy leads
How often children read, tracked consistently over time
Identifying patterns and supporting regular reading behaviour
Total minutes and pages — celebrating progress at every level
Children's own reflections and responses to what they've read
What we've seen in our pilots
Piloted with over 190 pupils across primary schools, the early data is encouraging.
Children are reading outside school hours, forming habits that go beyond the classroom.
Pupils continued reading during holidays without prompting — a key indicator of genuine habit formation.
Teachers report improved reading culture and children excited to share what they've read.
Independent reading drives long-term outcomes
The evidence is clear: children who read independently and frequently develop stronger vocabulary, better comprehension, higher academic achievement, and improved wellbeing. The challenge has always been making it happen — consistently, outside of school, by choice.
Nova Books is built on this evidence base. Every feature is designed to move children from "able to read" to "choosing to read" — and to sustain that choice over time.
Designed with primary schools in mind
Nova Books is designed specifically for KS2 classrooms, with the people who matter most at its centre.
Primary Schools (KS2)
Tailored for Years 3–6, when independent reading habits are most critical to develop and sustain.
Teachers
Minimal disruption to existing routines. Insightful data without the burden of another system to manage.
Literacy Leads
School-wide engagement data, clear reporting, and evidence to support literacy strategy and governor conversations.
Easy rollout. Immediate impact.
Nova Books is designed to work within the reality of a busy school. We know teachers have limited time, and we've built accordingly — so implementation is fast, setup is minimal, and the benefits are felt from the very first week.
No lengthy training programmes. No overhaul of your reading curriculum. Just a straightforward tool that slots into what you already do — and makes it work better.
Schools are set up quickly with minimal configuration. No complex IT requirements.
Works alongside reading records, book clubs, and library systems — not against them.
Teachers spend minutes, not hours. The system does the heavy lifting.
Children log their own reading, building responsibility and self-awareness from day one.
Bring Nova Books to your school
We're working with a small number of schools in our early pilot phase. If you'd like to find out more or join our next cohort, we'd love to hear from you.
Interested in Nova Books?
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