The BFG, Skellig, Aubrey ... children’s books boom

[James Curran]

The BFG, Skellig, Aubrey ... children’s books boom
Booksellers and new publications are challenging pessimism about reading habits

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/ ... book-sales

[FEtutor]

You got there first, Jim! I was just copying the link to post it up. It cannot be a coincidence that the rising popularity of reading for pleasure for children follows on so neatly from the introduction of sp in all schools - more like cause and effect for me. As well as all the children involved, and their families, all children's authors- including those opposed to to phonics!- must surely be pleased.

[James Curran]

'It cannot be a coincidence that the rising popularity of reading for pleasure for children follows on so neatly from the introduction of sp in all schools - more like cause and effect for me.'

Absolutely agree FE tutor.