I LOVE TO READ

Join Kano, T2 and Addictive are all crazy about books! The Star Reads campaign aims to inspire young people, particularly those from inner-city and minority ethnic backgrounds, to read more.

The campaign is supported by the National Literacy Trust and government agencies across the UK. Star Reads provide an array of topics and themes to reflect today’s diverse society. The aim is to promote a love of reading and an understanding of the world we live in, and to inspire young people to live their dreams.Reading and entertainment can help all young people to improve their skills and broaden their minds. The cultural ‘melting pot’ of today’s society has created a generation that can truly understand others, only when they can understand themselves.

It is vital that children and young people read as much and as widely as possible to gain confidence and enjoyment in reading. Star Reads offers books that will inspire anyone who thinks they don’t like reading to think again, as well as some great new recommendations for avid readers. Reading is the key to success - at work and at play - and it can help you to understand other people and yourself. Tim “The Apprentice” Campbell’s message to young people is: “Reading has the ability to transport you into any world; the knowledge of self is the path to development and preparation for success. So much can be found within the pages of a book.”

Star Reads operates by providing schools, libraries, youth centres and other government run agencies with multicultural posters, books and teaching resources. The campaigns feature top British urban celebrities highlighting the importance of reading, and the teaching resources are designed to help promote a multicultural and fun approach to reading for all. n

www.starreads.org

"Reading is the key to success - at work and at play - and it can help you to understand other people and yourself.”

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