More than 270 children got to listen to stories from a professional storyteller 📚
Hundreds of Glasgow pupils took part in storytelling sessions recently.
The kids became part of the Young Readers Programme, an award-winning initiative that is designed to encourage children to read outside of the classroom.The award-winning initiative is designed to encourage children to read outside of the classroom and is sponsored by Glasgow Fort while run-in partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
Research by the National Literacy Trust has shown that owning a book means children are more likely to say they enjoy reading and are more inclined to read in their free time. The Young Readers Programme initiative aims to give support and help with the development of children in underprivileged areas by giving them access to books.Phil Goodman, centre director at Glasgow Fort, said: “Supporting our community is very important to us, so we’re incredibly proud of the Young Readers Programme and all the local children and families we’ve been able to support in the last 12 years.
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