Bookstart challenge continues

18th June 2012
Bookstart challenge continues

Local MP Gordon Henderson is getting closer to completing his pledge to share 20 books in 2012 as part of Bookstart 20, a campaign to get the nation’s families sharing books, and last week marked National Bookstart Week.

Most recently Mr Henderson has read to pupils at Rodmersham Primary School, Lansdowne Primary School, Westlands Primary School, Murston Primary School and Teynham Primary School. However, pupils at Milton Court Primary School, Queenborough Primary School and St Georges Primary School were lucky to be read to in National Bookstart Week which ran from 11th-17th June this year.

On his visits Mr Henderson is reading a range of stories, including his own book, The Litter Angel, which he hopes to have published next year.

Mr Henderson said:

“I’ve had a great time sharing stories. The children I have read to have been such an attentive audience. I just hope my passion for reading will be shared by them one day.”

The reading charity Booktrust has launched Bookstart 20 to promote book sharing and to celebrate the 20th birthday of Bookstart, the world-renowned early reading scheme that gives free book packs to every baby in England.

Mr Henderson has more visits to schools in the constituency lined up. He also hopes to visit a local bookshop or library to share a book with adults.

If you would like to join Mr Henderson and share 20 books in 2012 make the Bookstart 20 pledge now at: www.booktrust.org.uk/bookstart20