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Fewer people, especially youth, are reading. Facing a future of low literacy. The Dutch National Library fights this trend with playful campaigns, making books ‘hip’ and reviving literacy.
Faced with the alarming rise of digital distractions, the Dutch National Library (KB) is on a mission to reignite a love for reading—particularly among younger audiences. By reshaping how people perceive books, KB aims to foster a lasting shift toward literacy and cultural engagement.
Although completed before we adopted our current behavioral science & research-driven methods, this project still demonstrates our knack for emotionally resonant storytelling. To draw attention back to reading, Nami crafted a social media campaign packed with playful content, direct viewer interaction, and collaborative efforts with authors and influencers. Short, snappy videos showcased reading as both “hip” and intellectually fulfilling, offering specific book tips to spark curiosity and get people reaching for the bookshelf.
Reading habits are closely tied to parental influence: when parents read, their children often follow suit. By inspiring adults—and making reading undeniably cool—KB and Nami aimed to create ripple effects that extend to the next generation.
We harnessed fun, game-like content and personal testimonials to prove that reading is more than an old-fashioned pastime. Through energetic, shareable videos, we reframed books as portals to imagination and growth, tapping into the emotional and social appeal of discovering a must-read title.
Sietse Orie
Social Media Manager - KB National Library
Client
KB National Library
Agency
Nami
Production
Waves Video Agency
Creative
Ilia ten Böhmer
Researcher
Marit van der Heijden
D.O.P.
Ilia ten Böhmer
Editor
Ilia ten Böhmer
Office
Manitobadreef 7C
3565 CH Utrecht
The Netherlands
Postal Address
Manitobadreef 7C
3565 CH Utrecht
The Netherlands