Pageturners Project

Rewriting How Youth Read the Reality

How we turn the page?

Why are we doing this?

Pageturners is more than a project — it's a shared journey across six countries to help young people reconnect with reading in the digital age. We’ve brought together public libaries, youth organizations, families, and local communities to co-create a new way of engaging with stories — on screens and on paper.

Pageturners is a European strategic partnership aimed at strengthening reading skills and media literacy among young people aged 13–17. It connects traditional reading practices with the digital realities of today’s youth, offering an innovative approach that makes reading engaging, inclusive, and hybrid.

In a world shaped by smartphones, notifications, and shortened attention spans, young people often struggle to concentrate on reading long-form texts or engage meaningfully with literature. Simultaneously, many youth workers and educators lack effective tools to support reading motivation and digital literacy. Pageturners addresses both challenges.

Across Europe, educators observe a growing disengagement from reading among youth. Long-form texts feel distant in a world of constant notifications and digital overload. At the same time, many youth professionals lack the resources or methods to address this shift effectively. Pageturners responds by combining:

  • the depth of paper-based reading,

  • the accessibility of digital microlearning, and

  • the power of storytelling for civic participation.

We aim to make reading a meaningful, reflective, and inclusive experience, regardless of the format.

Project Results

  • A youth worker-friendly publication that introduces the core ideas of hybrid reading, media literacy, and civic storytelling. The booklet features real-life youth contributions, practical challenges, and creative prompts — all designed to spark curiosity and agency in young readers.

  • Developed through participatory methods, the training supports facilitators in leading workshops on hybrid reading and digital engagement. It equips them with structured modules, discussion tools, and activity sheets tailored for different group dynamics.

  • n open-access digital platform featuring bite-size learning materials, downloadable resources, and interactive content co-created with young people. The platform is designed for self-paced learning, section that combines print and screen-based reading strategies.

Meet the Team

Pageturners brings together a diverse partnership of public, non-profit, and private organizations from Poland, Slovenia, and Denmark. Each partner contributes unique expertise in youth education, digital learning, civic engagement, and reading promotion. Together, we form a cross-sectoral alliance dedicated to rethinking how young people read, learn, and participate in society — both offline and online.

  • GCKiB is a public cultural institution combining a network of libraries with a community center located in southern Poland. It serves as a local hub for cultural education, youth engagement, and lifelong learning. The institution organizes reading promotion campaigns, community events, and creative workshops, especially for rural youth and families. Its mission is to strengthen access to culture and knowledge through inclusive, modern formats.

  • Ornament Foundation is a non-governmental organization based in Tarnów, Poland, working at the intersection of civic education, youth participation, and digital literacy. It brings together educators, trainers, and young professionals passionate about democratic values, innovative learning, and inclusive methodologies. Ornament develops educational content, competence-based tools, and training programmes for youth workers and schools.

  • Copenhagen Youth Network is a Danish non-profit organization working with vulnerable and marginalized youth across Europe. It is active in the fields of social inclusion, mental health, countering radicalization, and intercultural dialogue. CYN has a strong focus on youth-led initiatives, creative media campaigns, and inclusive educational practices aimed at fostering belonging, resilience, and digital citizenship.

  • Life4You is a Slovenian education-focused company specializing in digital learning, microtraining design, and youth empowerment. Its team has expertise in developing e-learning platforms, mobile-first training environments, and educational content tailored to the needs of younger audiences. Life4You promotes the use of technology to support flexible, engaging, and accessible learning experiences.