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Media releases
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12May2009Extreme reading in Tamworth
People passing by Two Gates Primary field will be treated to an unusual sight tomorrow (13 May 2009). Children and their families from Two Gates Primary in Tamworth will spend the afternoon camping in the local field and telling tales.
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21Apr2009Bestselling author James Patterson debates how to get boys into reading
Yesterday at the London Book Fair, international bestseller James Patterson and director of the National Literacy Trust (NLT), Jonathan Douglas, discussed how to get reluctant boys reading and tackle the gulf between boys’ and girls’ literacy levels.
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21Apr2009Local Authority pilots to support families launched by National Literacy Trust
The National Literacy Trust (NLT) today, 21 April 2009, launches Family Reading Matters (FRM), a strategy to support families in creating homes rich in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
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21Apr2009Why the first years last forever
Talk To Your Baby conference highlights the power of early brain development and what clever communicators babies are.
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18Apr2009Footballers sign to Reading Stars club
Scottish Premier League players champion literacy programme for second year.
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03Apr2009Premier League stars Rooney and Carragher are reading role models
New study by National Literacy Trust reveals that sports people are powerful role models for reading.
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17Dec2008Scream Street author celebrates achievements in reading at Middlesbrough primary school
British Land funds free books for all 220 pupils at special author visit
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15Dec2008International bestselling writer James Patterson to make rare UK visit to promote his new literary initiative
James Patterson will be in the UK in April 2009 to promote an exciting competition run in partnership with the National Literacy Trust (NLT).
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12Dec2008Reading for Life campaign to continue work of 2008 National Year of Reading
Government departments, publishers, local authorities and corporates back new reading campaign.
