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Stoke Launches Book Fest to Boost Literacy
14 Sep
Summary
- A new book festival is launching in Stoke-on-Trent.
- The event aims to improve literacy levels in the city.
- Stoke's children lag behind national reading benchmarks.
Stoke-on-Trent is set to launch its inaugural book festival, scheduled to take place from October 3rd to October 10th. This significant event is designed to champion reading and enhance literacy levels within the community.
The festival will host a variety of activities, including engaging talks by authors, practical workshops, and vibrant performances. Organizers aim to amplify the crucial literacy work already underway in the city by bringing authors directly to Stoke.
Recent data highlights a concerning trend: only 70% of children in Stoke-on-Trent achieve the expected reading proficiency by the end of Year 6. This figure lags behind the national average of 75% and positions the city as the lowest-ranked in the West Midlands for child literacy.
