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National Year of Reading: linguistic diversity should be central to reading for pleasure intiatives

Books in different languages do more than support language learning. They connect families, amplify diverse voices and make reading more inclusive.

02.10.2026 30

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Holly Joseph

Reading shortcuts for children may be popular, but the research doesn’t back them up

Books matter because they expose children to a broader and richer vocabulary than everyday conversation.

22.04.2026 60

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Holly Joseph