This week marks Children’s Book Week, a week aimed at encouraging children to read.

The initiative was started in the US in 1919 and has grown into an international phenomenon with children getting involved with, and developing a love for books and for reading.

The slogan for 2021 is Reading is a Superpower.

“The ̨��swag Family is delighted to be supporting Children’s Book Week across our schools.

“Reading and discussing texts with children brings a wide range of benefits and enjoyment for both the adult and child.

“It expands children's understanding of the world, broadens their vocabulary and develops their fluency and expression. Reading enjoyment has been reported as more important for children’s educational success than their family’s socio-economic status.”

For more information about Children’s Book Week 2021, visit: https://everychildareader.net/cbw/.