Today we are wishing a big happy birthday to our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce! π
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 π
As part of the #ReadingRights campaign, Waterstones Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce visited the school closest to where he grew up to find out how they are supporting families to engage with books and reading.
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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:
Thank you so much to Dame Rachel de Souza for supporting our #ReadingRights campaign with Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce.
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The first years of a childβs 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:
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:
One year ago today, Frank Cottrell-Boyce became our Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate.
Since then, he hasn't stopped fighting passionately for all children to experience the transformative benefits of reading.
Find out more about the #ReadingRights campaign:
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:
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 π
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