‘For a moment, only that story matters’: my plan to reignite the all-consuming love of books
Reading for pleasure rates are shockingly low in young people. So we should all get behind a new drive to turn them into avid readers. Why not start with books about art?
TL;DR
- Reading enjoyment among UK children and young people is at a 20-year low.
- The National Literacy Trust is launching the National Year of Reading in 2026 to promote reading.
- The initiative aims to distribute 72,000 books to children in need.
- The author's new book, "The Story of Art Without Men," is an illustrated guide to women artists designed for all ages.
- The book includes interactive 'art tasks' to encourage reader engagement.
- The initiative emphasizes making art and museums more accessible and inclusive for young people.