Read to Succeed: Strategies to Engage Children and Young People in Reading for P

Facet Publishing

Concern about children's reading is an international issue highlighted by continuing OECD research. Government actions such as the priority given to reading in the review of the National Curriculum reflect current UK concern. Reading is an essential life skill not only for an individual's development and life chances but for social cohesion and a developed democracy. In an era of public spending cuts it is important to reflect upon the impact that libraries can have in growing readers for the future. \n This much-needed book provides valuable evidence of successes so far both nationally and internationally, and offers ideas for future development as well as inspiration for current practice. An edited collection contributed by expert practitioners, it covers all aspects of promoting reading\n\nRead to Succeed\nStrategies to Engage Children and Young People in Reading for Pleasure\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail;