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Are you one of the 86% of children who own a mobile phone or one of the 73% who have books of their own?

In the last few weeks a number of research reports have been issued explaining that children are stronger achievers when they access to their own books at home and when they read.  However it has also been revealed that, as the figures above show, more children have a mobile phone than a book.  Next time you pick up your phone to play a game or send a text think about whether you could be using that time to have ten minutes reading with your family and take part in the National Family Week which aims to encourage families to share reading and stories.

'Tell Me a Story' is the title of the campaign and it aims to encourage families to spend more time together reading - see if you can and start to notice the difference it will make. 

If you are struggling with knowing what books to read or share then there are some brilliant places to look - the regular library Blog and book of the week right here, my children's book review magazine, Armadillo and event your local public library - more news to come on Summer events there very soon...