Andre launches new children's literacy scheme

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Tue, 14/06/2011 - 08:27 Pop singer turned TV star Peter Andre is joining the ranks of the champions of children's literacy by fronting the launch of a new London scheme. Andre joins London's mayor Boris Johnson at the Botwell Green library and leisure centre in Hayes this morning (14th June) to launch a literacy project aimed at helping young children aged three to five years who are struggling with their learning development. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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