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Quick Reads is set to become one of the The Reading Agency’s programmes after the two charities have decided to work together. Cathy Rentzenbrink, project director of Quick Reads, told The Bookseller she is very excited about the partnership. “All the work we now do will have a greater impact. There will be much more value for our stakeholders because the same contribution will have a bigger impact.” She said it made sense for the two charities to work together because they both work on adult literacy and “there is huge synergy” between the two, she added. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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