Read Manchester is a campaign from Manchester City Council and the National Literacy Trust to promote reading and boost literacy throughout the city.
Read Manchester is delighted to be part of Bee in the City – a spectacular art event which will see a hundreds of giant bee sculptures on the streets in Manchester this summer.
As part of Read Manchester, the ‘Bee a Reader’ initiative will use the buzz of the bee sculptures to encourage the whole city to spend 10 minutes reading or sharing stories every day.
Reading and talking to your child every day prepares them to learn and succeed when they start school. Sharing a story with your child for just 10 minutes a day is enough to make a difference.
Download our ideas for workplace reading, setting up a book group or community book swap and book swap cards to promote your reading event
Details of Read Manchester storytime leafletfree weekly story time sessions at libraries across the city aimed at under-fives and their families
Information on National Literacy Trust membership and opportunities for your school to support the campaign.
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Download our tips for making story time special with your child.
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