The secret crisis of adult literacy

Excitement is building in playgrounds across the country this week as World Book Day 2020 approaches, and children everywhere will be encouraged to celebrate books and take pleasure in reading. This year the focus is on the joy of sharing books with others and recognizing the crucial benefits that this can bring - a fantastic reminder to parents to put down their phones, step away from their laptops and spend time reading with their children. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2020-03-02 19:08:09 UTC ]
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