"The magic comes from the tool, Yes We Can Read. The premise is simple, 'each one teach one', and anyone who can read can use the techniques in the book to help someone who finds reading a challenge." A Coach

"Yes We Can Read is a brilliant one-to-one reading scheme. It should be used in every school by LSA's, volunteers, parents and students who can read fluently to teach others." Carol Reckling, Special Needs Co-ordinator

"Every time we turn a page, I understand more about the genius of Yes We Can Read. The big plus is that it makes learning to read fun." Julie Carthy, Adult Education Tutor

"I used Yes We Can Read with a child who had been receiving one to one help for seven years and reached a reading age of 5.5. After 10 weeks additional help using Yes We Can Read, he'd made 18 months progress." Geof Sewell

"If you know someone who finds reading difficult and learning to read didn't quite work the first time for whatever reason then this is the scheme for them. Yes We Can Read is just the magic you need to succeed." Damien Jordan, Headteacher

"This book will appeal to anyone who wants to learn to read or help someone else to read in a way which will not make the learner feel belittled, stupid or babyish. It is presented in a simple, but effective format which is structured to deliver success and to minimise and address errors." SEN Magazine

"Yes We Can Read is amazing. It works, it absolutely works! You take a tadpole and watch the metamorphosis into a frog with little steps, slowly but surely." Marc Wood, Tutor

"I just wish they'd had Yes We Can Read when I was at school. Now I have learned to read and I am teaching my niece with Yes We Can Read. She is doing so much better at school, and her behaviour has improved too." Catherine, young mother, Brighton

"The layout is simple yet effective. The notes for the coach are clear and precise. The repetitive text enabled my reader to fully grasp the sound we were focusing on. The text is humorous and at times, we would laugh out loud." Lisa Dickinson, Teaching Assistant

"Patrick is 72 and the phonic alphabet is a revelation to him. He loves Yes We Can Read and described it as 'his bible'. Tutor

"It has really helped me. I feel I can read a lot more now and I like the photo-alphabet too. I really like the sentences that I have to read because they are funny and make me laugh." Ashley, Year 7 pupil

"I have really enjoyed this reading programme. It's simple, yet very effective. I like the simple layout of the book and clear instructions for the coach. Definitely a ten out of ten for it!" Hayley Dawkins, Teaching Assistant

"I tried to learn to read lots of times, with all different teachers, but I never thought I would ever do it. When my coach sent me a postcard with lots of writing, I knew I had got it. I am 64 and I can read after all!" Maureen

"We have started to use Yes We Can Read with one of our pupils, with rapid success... and the success he is now experiencing since starting the programme is helping him to be much happier at school." Julie M Johnson, Headteacher, Our Lady's Catholic Primary School

"Michael was learning from page one and he engaged with the book straight away. At the end of the session he said that he had enjoyed it and he had butterflies in his stomach because he was excited about the next session." Rob Frier, The Passage

"People who are thinking about becoming or who are training to be a teacher will gain great confidence and satisfaction from the one-to-one coaching in Yes We Can Read." Marcus Wright, Teacher

"Yes We Can Read is a very useful tool to engage and motivate young people and adults into developing their reading skills in a supportive way." Vicky Duckworth, Senior Lecturer, Edge Hill University

"This programme has enthused both coaches and student. The element of humour in it has been especially motivating to this student. He is developing confidence in himself as a reader." Carol Hodgson, Learning Support Teacher

"We are getting better all the time. My learner is really enjoying it and feels she is accomplishing something with every exercise. She says it is making her feel really good!" Lesley Cullen, Coach

"P was really chuffed to get his book. He feels the phonic alphabet is key to everything and is looking forward to practising it on his own. He's doing really well. Have to say I'm finding it really interesting and quite exciting observing how the book works and the effect on the reader as things develop." Vicky, Coach

"We are bombing along and having a good laugh too." Jason

"Yes We Can Read is thoughtful and systematic. It is motivating and soundly based on words having meaning." Sue Partridge, Unravelling Reading

"When she came for her session last week, which was her birthday, she told me she had read the verses in her birthday cards for the first time in her life! Comments like this make it very worthwhile." A Coach

"The coach instructions are very clear, practical and reassuring. The tips are excellent. I really like the 'can do' ethos of the book." Adult Education Tutor

"The pattern repetition in the sentences is very, very clever. It gives the reader the opportunity to read fluently and confidently early in the learning journey." Adult Education Tutor

"How marvellous to find a system that works for both coaches and learners. The key to unlocking literacy is to make it simple. This book will change lives." Minette Walters, Bestselling author

"I think it's absolutely brilliant." Jilly Cooper, Bestselling Author

"Nan was concerned because of past homework wars but so far he's been highly motivated and initiates their sessions, bringing the book to her." Teacher

"The first thing I wanted to do when I came out of my 2-year diabetic coma was to learn to read again. Now I am reading again with the help of Yes We Can Read." Nigel

"I always wanted to read a book and I could never do it. I’m 63 years old and now I can do it. Yes We Can Read is a brilliant book." Moon

"We have such a good laugh... It’s the best thing I have ever done in my life because it’s so rewarding. I feel that I’m giving something - a treasure - to Moon because she’s never been able to read." Linda Curtis

"I am 61 and I am reading at long last... I’m proving to myself each day that I can do it. Now I have something to look forward to." Robert

"I love the way it makes me feel and the way it makes Robert feel. I always wanted to teach and now I can - I’ve achieved my ambition." Olga

"There are so many people out there who can't read and need help - so why don't people who can read help people who can't?" Sue Torr MBE, Literacy campaigner

"Let's get Britain reading!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"An excellent new tool for learners and coaches." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"My learner's retirement is full of hope. Yes We Can Read really is facilitating profound changes in this learner's life. It is a triumph which enables personal triumph." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"The concept for this book is so simple. The most successful innovations in our lives are always simple!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"This book has opened opportunities for many of my adult learners who have learning difficulties or mental health problems. It is easy to follow and progress can be seen after each session." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"This book is incredibly clever. It is very easy to use and it really does make learning fun." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"What a wonderful book that is being used in my setting with much success!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Brilliant! I am using it with adult literacy learners. I have a 74 year old who has made obvious progress in only two sessions. I am madly enthusiastic about this book and would recommend to all those who need it." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Most importantly my student is making great progress, his confidence is growing and he is enjoying learning to read." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"This book is changing lives!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Yes We Can Read has given me so much as coach to my 64 year old learner." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"A real breakthrough in helping adults with reading difficulties." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"We badly need 'Yes We Can Read' here in South Africa!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Great book and necessary, well written." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"This is a magic book: simple, extremely helpful and only makes our world better." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Great. Highly recommended for everybody who is interested in teaching someone to read." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"An excellent book, well done!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Very few books have potential to change people's lives and to set them free. This is one of them." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"I think this is a wonderful book, which has the potential to change many lives. We are using it as the basis for Read Easy, a new adult literacy project." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Easy to use and so helpful." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Clever concept!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"A great book, well thought-out, which could help thousands of people." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"I love the idea that there are whole sentences so early in the programme, how nice to learn to read something that makes sense so soon. The corresponding books will give so much confidence." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Wow, can you imagine saying 'Yes I can read!' after years of frustration and embarrassment?" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"A very original means to spread literacy amongst all those who have found difficulty in reading...for whatever reason. Its great feature, and highly original one, is to allow ANY adult who can read to become a teacher to those who cannot. This is a universal benefit not to be found in similar schemes. Brilliant!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"A very helpful way of approaching this subject." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"What an amazing way to teach people to read. Not only fun but obviously based on experience and imagination. Fantastic!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"I have started using this book to teach an adult to read, and am impressed at the thought that has gone into it." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"So so so simple and yet so so so effective...using this book really makes a difference!" Voter, The People's Book Prize

"A really useful resource, not least because it highlights the need for intensive individualised support to enable adults to improve their reading skills." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"As a learning support assistant I appreciate this excellent effort to help students learn to read." Voter, The People's Book Prize

"Yes We Can Read does work. It has helped me a lot and now I am finished I am getting my cousin started." Mr Chan