National Literacy Trust shocked at latest kids book ownership findings
Research from the National Literacy Trust published yesterday (1st June) shows that 3 in 10 children live in households that do not contain a single book. This is coupled with research that shows that those children who have books at home at an early age perform better at school.
Former Ofsted Director Sir Jim Rose commented: “We are in serious trouble...We need to do something urgently. It is a responsibility we cannot afford to shirk.”
This responsibility lies at the heart of Anili’s endeavours. We are doing our best to ensure that affordable attractive books with quality content and illustrations are available for children.
Our books encourage children to read, a skill required in every aspect of life, no matter how technologically advanced.
While we love ebooks and their attendant technology, we feel it will always be essential for children to experience the feel of books and enjoy the immediacy of illustrations in their hands.
Reading should be encouraged from the earliest age. The smallest hands can turn pages and find favourite parts of loved stories long before they have the skills and know-how required to manage e-readers. Providing this opportunity provides a head-start for school and life!