Literacy news
Literacy news covers the latest news from the media and other sources, as well as updates on NLT activity. The most recent headlines are listed below and you can browse archived news by moving through the page numbers at the bottom of the page.
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03Mar2011The new parent-facing website from the National Literacy Trust
To mark the “National Year of Communication”, the National Literacy Trust is launching a new website for parents and carers which emphasises the positive role they can play in helping their baby develop communication skills.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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03Mar2011£1million fundraising campaign announced at Sir Simon Hornby Memorial Lecture
Last night (2 March), on the eve of World Book day, the National Literacy Trust held a fundraising lecture in memory of our founder, Sir Simon Hornby.
Posted by Tim Byrne
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23Feb2011Donate books to raise funds for literacy on World Book Day
Online retailer Better World Books and charity the National Literacy Trust will hold a community book collection in Glasgow to celebrate World Book Day (3 March) this year.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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14Feb2011Authors call for moratorium on library closures
An open letter to Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Culture Minister Ed Vaizey calling for a halt to library closures after the success of last weekend's protests has been signed by high-profile authors including Sarah Waters and Anne Fine.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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14Feb2011
Love Reading? Love Literacy this World Book DayDo you love getting into a good book? Can you imagine not being able to read your favourite novel? Or even a job application or a recipe? Start sharing your passion this World Book Day by committing to a regular donation to the National Literacy Trust.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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08Feb2011Hello, the 2011 national year of communication, officially launches
Hello, the National Year of Speech, Language and Communication has officially launched.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Feb2011Children who use the library are twice as likely to be above average readers
Research published by the National Literacy Trust on Save Our Libraries Day (5 February 2011) confirms the link between children and young people using public libraries and good reading skills.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Feb2011Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall honours services to literacy with reception at Clarence House
To celebrate National Storytelling Week (29 January to 5 February) Patron of the National Literacy Trust HRH The Duchess of Cornwall held a lunchtime reception on Thursday (3 February) to honour those who have made a valuable contribution to literacy
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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04Feb2011Save Our Libraries Day to take place on 5 February
Save Our Libraries Day, taking place on 5 February, is a day of action that hopes to bring greater attention to the cuts and closures facing many public library services.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
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25Jan2011BBC reveals Year of Books
At an event in central London last night the BBC announced its Year of Books 2011.
Posted by Anna Lindsay
