Research conducted by the U.K.’s Museums, Libraries and Archives Council (MLA), shows that government investment in books has led to more boys at primary schools reading for enjoyment, improving their reading skills and visiting public libraries. The government programmes, Boys into Books and Book Ahead, aimed at encouraging more young people into reading for pleasure, targeted at boys aged 5-11 and all children aged 3-5.
The evaluation also highlights how younger children are getting off to a flying starting by discovering the pleasure of storytelling and sharing books. Read the full report here
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