We're all delighted at the announcement of Malorie Blackman as the new Children's Laureate. A wonderful writer and a wonderful reader whose mission is to "get more children reading and make reading irresistible in all its forms." There's an interview with her in The Guardian Review and her latest novel Noble Conflict is out now. There's a Blagger's Guide to the Children's Laureate in the Independent. Now please do return to Give a Book.
Showing posts with label children reading. Show all posts
Showing posts with label children reading. Show all posts
Sunday 9 June 2013
Saturday 29 September 2012
How do we keep children reading?
Philip Pullman in The Times 29 Sept 2012 says: "Short of a universal power blackout, all I can suggest is get lots of of good books, leave them around, occasionally read to them a bit---and stop at an exciting part. Put them on a high shelf and say, 'Those books are not for you, they're too strong, you're not old enough yet'...and then go out."
His versions of the Grimm Tales is just out--but they're not for you, they're too strong and you're not old enough yet.
His versions of the Grimm Tales is just out--but they're not for you, they're too strong and you're not old enough yet.
Monday 10 September 2012
Children read less......
Another trenchant research document from the excellent National Literacy Trust reveals that fewer children than ever now read in their spare time.
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