Read Mór initiative

This September, Jigsaw will be gifting free books to young people across Ireland, as part of the Culture Night festivities.

The initiative, called Read Mór, will see 30 books by Irish and Irish-based authors given out for free from selected Jigsaw services.

Read Mór in 2025 is a partnership between Jigsaw and the Arts Council and is aimed at encouraging young people to embrace reading.

Now in its fourth year, Read Mór was created to extend the spirit of Culture Night to those who may be unable to attend in-person events. The initiative champions Irish writing while recognising the proven benefits of reading for mental health, emotional wellbeing, and social connection.

This year, Read Mór events will take place in selected Jigsaw centres nationwide on Culture Night, giving young people across the country the opportunity to connect, explore books, and celebrate reading in a welcoming environment.

For us at Jigsaw, the Read Mór initiative offers an opportunity to allow young people to discover the mental health benefits of reading, which is sometimes referred to as bibliotherapy.