Children from Garston Church of England, St Ambrose Catholic Academy and Banks Road Primary schools took part in the Young Readers Programme (YRP).
The National Literacy Trust partnered with New Mersey owners British Land to put on a programme of events due to the lowest numbers of children reading in almost 20 years. The NLT runs Literacy Hubs and campaigns in communities where low levels of literacy and social mobility are seriously impacting people’s lives.
Russell Hall, centre manager at New Mersey, said: “Supporting our community is at the heart of what we do. We're incredibly proud of the YRP and all the local children and families we've been able to support over many years. Over 300 children from Speke took part in storytelling sessions designed to inspire a love of reading. New NLT research shows reading in their own free time among eight – 18 year olds is at its lowest since 2005 with two in five children and young people in the North West saying they enjoy doing this.
Martin Galway, Head of School Programmes at the NLT, said: “Reading has an ongoing powerful role in many children’s lives and is crucial in building confidence and improving literacy skills. Through the YRP we've partnered with British Land, for the last 13 years, giving children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to experience enchanting storytelling events, and choose books that speak to their interests and passions.
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