Owning books is a key factor in the enjoyment of reading and educational attainment of young people

NEWS / 3 June 2011

New research from the UK's National Literacy Trust, based on a survey of over 18,000 young people aged 8 - 17 "show that book ownership is not only associated with attainment but is also related more broadly to literacy and education" (www.literacytrust.org.uk).

Reading BooksNew research from the UK's National Literacy Trust, based on a survey of over 18,000 young people aged 8 - 17 "show that book ownership is not only associated with attainment but is also related more broadly to literacy and education" (www.literacytrust.org.uk). (Click on thumbnail to open an enlarged version of photo.) 

Go to the National Literacy Trust website to read this report or click on this link.

Ms. O'Kelly

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