Inspiring Readers

So many schoolchildren have never held a new book 

In sub-Saharan Africa, many children in primary schools can learn only by sharing a few copies of ragged, out of date textbooks.

It makes teaching children to read far harder, and means too often children leave primary schools without basic literacy skills. And without the ability to read confidently, children will find it nearly impossible to break the cycle of poverty and grasp the opportunities the world holds for them. 

Inspiring Readers aims bring books into children’s schools, and support them to become confident readers and reach their full potential.

The power of Inspiring Readers

In each Inspiring Readers school, we provide a cupboard library packed with 950 new books as well as a grant to purchase locally published books and training for librarians in how to use those books to enrich classroom learning.

The books we provide in schools include everything from fiction for the youngest readers to books to help older children with their studies – and they’re chosen to support learning and inspire a love of reading.

We also build close links between schools and their nearest Children’s Corner, so pupils can access an even bigger collection of books and benefit from the passion and expertise of local librarians.

The impact ripples right across communities. Teachers gain confidence, children read more regularly and, as word spreads, parents do more to support their children’s reading and often read more themselves.

 

What Inspiring Readers delivers

• A carefully selected book collection in schools, including UK donated and locally purchased books
• Training that helps teachers inspire a love of reading and bring their lessons to life in the classroom
• Links between schools and Children’s Corners, building a culture of reading across communities