Today we're wishing a happy birthday to the wonderful former Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Cressida Cowell 🎈

She is such an incredible advocate for the power of reading, supporting our #ReadingTogether campaign and recently appearing on a panel at the #ReadingRights summit!

It's #CuddleUpDay - but did you know that research shows #ReadingTogether can help children to bond with their parents and carers?

Find out how reading can contribute to a child's sense of safety and attachment here 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/what-we-do/impact-and-research/research/the-benefits-of-reading/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=so5-2024&utm_content=mastodon-post-060125

Our #WriterInResidence Rashmi Sirdeshpande is supporting our #ReadingTogether campaign!

Here, she makes the case for enjoying factual books with children - and shares some top tips on how to do it...

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/features/2024/july/the-importance-of-factual-books-when-reading-together/

The next government must commit to embedding reading in the life of every low-income family.

Explore #ReadingTogether to find out why this is vital 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/strategy/reading-together/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=reading-together&utm_content=mastodon-post-070624

Reading can transform outcomes for children, particularly those from low income families.

It's vital that the next government invests in reading to make sure that no child misses out on its life-changing benefits.

Our #ReadingTogether proposals outline the action that must be taken 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/strategy/reading-together/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=reading-together&utm_content=mastodon-post-290524

📢 NEWS! Today we're launching #ReadingTogether, our new campaign highlighting the importance of reading in the early years.

All 12 Waterstones Children's Laureates have joined forces with us, calling on the government to invest in reading for the under-sevens.

Find out more 👇

https://www.booktrust.org.uk/news-and-features/news/news-2024/reading-together-booktrust-joins-forces-with-all-12-childrens-laureates-to-call-for-investment-in-early-years-reading/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=reading-together&utm_content=mastodon-post-170124

we're starting to read a christmas carol by charles dickens. join me here:

https://youtu.be/GI0Z1S95v4k

#readingtogether #novels #youtuber