is an initiative supported by the Schweizerischer Verein f眉r Lesef枚rderung (Swiss Association for the Promotion of Reading), a non-profit organisation committed to promoting access to reading and literature in Switzerland. The association works in all language regions, with an inclusive and intercultural approach, to enhance the country's linguistic and cultural diversity.
The association cooperates with schools, libraries, publishers and other organisations active in the educational and cultural sector, promoting initiatives such as events, seminars, reading competitions and workshops.
The main objective of the platform promote and support reading in all its forms, creating a space for exchange and confrontation between different actors in the world of reading, such as teachers, librarians, literature experts and parents. The platform aims to:
- Disseminate resources and innovative practices to stimulate interest in reading.
- Facilitate collaboration between schools, libraries and families.
- Offer tools to develop reading skills in children and young people.
- Promote reading as a means of cultural, personal and social development.
What the Leseforum platform offers:
The leseforum.ch platform is a digital resource that provides a wide range of content and tools:
- Teaching materials and practical resources: ready-made ideas and activities to promote reading in schools and at home.
- Guides and articles: tips for teachers, librarians and parents on how to introduce young people to reading.
- Exchange forum: a virtual space to discuss, share experiences and access tips on books, educational methods and reading projects.
- Events calendar: information on training courses, workshops, literary festivals and other events related to the world of reading.
- Reviews and reading suggestions: lists of recommended books for different age groups, reading levels and interests.
- Projects and competitions: opportunities for students and teachers to participate in literary or reading competitions, stimulating creativity and love of literature.
The platform is multilingual (available in German, French and Italian), to adapt to the different language communities in Switzerland, and is a reference point for those wishing to explore new ways of promoting reading.