News
Welcome to the Young Readers Programme news section. Here you can find all the latest news on the project. You can also seach news items using the box above.
Libraries news stories:
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11Jan2013New year, new futures for children
Sign up for our fun run on 24 March to keep those New Year's resolutions.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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27Sep2012UK government discusses lending ebooks in libraries
The government is exploring ways to transform libraries by making e-lending more commonplace.
Posted by Susie Musgrove
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21May2012Michael Rosen calls for children to be given automatic library membership
Michael Rosen has said that although the government's favoured system of synthetic phonics is a good way of breaking down single words, it did not necessarily promote reading.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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26Feb2012Bookstart celebrates 20 years
Booktrust is celebrating 20 years of its Bookstart early reading programme, which gives free books to babies, toddlers and three-year-olds.
Posted by Sam Brookes
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23Feb2012Minister says reading plan could be just the ticket
Nick Gibb may ask schools to give library membership to all pupils.
Posted by Susie Musgrove
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03Feb2012Libraries in spotlight
National Libraries Day marks a year of protests against library closures
Posted by Jane Woodley
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26Jan2012Theo Walcott joins Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall to launch Premier League Reading Stars
The Premier League Reading Stars 2012 programme was launched today by The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the National Literacy Trust, and Arsenal forward Theo Walcott at Emirates Stadium.
Posted by Jane Woodley
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08Dec2011Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall meets our one millionth beneficiary
At a reception at Clarence House, our Patron the Duchess of Cornwall met the one millionth person supported by our work and a child from a school that fundraised for us this year.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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24Nov2011Select Committee launches inquiry into library closures
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee invites submissions on the impact of library closures.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
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21Nov2011Campaign focuses on school libraries
A new campaign aims to make school libraries statutory.
Posted by Fiona Lewis
