Fostering a love of reading at home is one of the greatest gifts you can give a child. Beyond improving literacy, it sparks imagination, strengthens focus, and builds confidence. Yet, in today’s digital world, encouraging children to pick up a book can sometimes feel like a challenge. Fortunately, with a few simple strategies, parents and carers can create a reading-friendly environment that...
Author, Sarah Turner aka. ‘The Unmumsy Mum’ and Ambassador of literacy charity UK Reads led a South-West book drop to encourage a love of reading and support children who don’t own a book of their own at home.
Sarah visited a school and refuge centre in Exeter to distribute books and encourage people to donate to the charity’s Big Give Christmas Campaign.