09 Oct 2025
10:00am - 10:25am
Online
Take 10 to read
We all know the many benefits that reading can bring to your pupils. The right words can spark a child's imagination, calm their mind and improve their wellbeing.
Each year to coincide with World Mental Health Day on 10 October we celebrate Take 10 to Read, our reading for pleasure campaign to raise awareness of the benefits of reading to mental health and wellbeing. We run virtual events for schools and settings, suitable for children and young people age 5 to 14, with brilliant authors and creatives like Pippa Goodhart and Nick Sharratt inspiring pupils to #Take10ToRead.
About Pippa Goodhart
Pippa Goodhart's interest in children's books was originally sparked by a Saturday job at Heffers in Cambridge when she was at school. Since then, Pippa qualified as a teacher and returned to Heffers, where she eventually became Manager of the Children's Bookshop. She has been writing since 1993 and has written over 100 books! Her books have been written or shortlisted for numerous awards.
About Nick Sharratt
Nick Sharratt has written and illustrated many books for children including Shark in the Park, You Choose and Pants. He has won numerous awards for his picture books, including the Sheffield Children's Book Award and the 2001 Children's Book Award. He has also enjoyed stellar success illustrating Jacqueline Wilson's books. Nick lives in Hove.
About the event
During the event, pupils will have the opportunity to:
- Hear an extract from You Choose Bedtime read aloud
- Take part in an interactive You Choose themed activity
- Take part in a live Q&A with Nick and Pippa
This event will take place on Zoom webinar, but you can also watch the livestream or the recording on YouTube. After registering, you will receive both the Zoom and YouTube link to access the event. All schools will be unable to turn on their camera or microphone, but you will be able to interact with Pippa, Nick and the National Literacy Trust via a live chat box.