Today we are wishing a big happy birthday to our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce! ๐
Thank you so much Frank - for constantly inspiring children, and for advocating for them too.
Find out what Frank's been doing with the #ReadingRights campaign ๐
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=mastodon-post-230925
When we read to babies, we create rhythms they latch onto, supporting speech and language development.
The science is amazing.
It's why our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce calls for shared reading to be available to every child:
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=mastodon-post-210825
A judge used their mutant superpower of common sense to obliterate Florida's latest attempt at a literary witch hunt. ๐๐ฅ Apparently, the only thing obscene is the idea that banning a bunch of innocent books somehow protects society from... reading? ๐
https://bookriot.com/penguin-random-house-florida-lawsuit/ #commonSense #literaryFreedom #bookBanning #FloridaJudgment #readingRights #HackerNews #ngated
"None Of These Books Are Obscene": Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida's Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.
BOOK RIOTThe first years of a childโs life are critical for cognitive, emotional and physical development.
Research shows shared reading plays a big role, supporting connection and helping children overcome disadvantage.
Find out more in the #ReadingRights report:
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=mastodon-post-230725
A City of Stories is a place where early childhood reading and storytelling is part of everyday life for every family.
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce explores how we can join up services across the community:
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=mastodon-post-100725
We know that shared reading can be particularly transformative for children in contact with the social care system.
Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce sets out our vision for how we can work together to support these children with reading:
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=mastodon-post-250625
We know that nurseries and schools play a crucial role in developing positive attitudes to reading for children and families.
Discover our #ReadingRights vision for these settings in our report with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce ๐
https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/reading-rights-books-build-a-brighter-future/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=childrens-laureate-13&utm_content=mastodon-post-190625