- Group participation is what it’s all about…
A school visit with a difference yesterday. I spent the afternoon at Topcliffe Primary in Birmingham as part of the Premier League Reading Stars scheme. This is a joint venture between libraries and Premier League football clubs to engage children in reading. Selected families get to meet an author, meet a player, have a guided tour of the stadium as well as participate in lots of exciting stuff with their designated librarian. The thinking behind it is that the way to a reluctant reader’s heart is through their football club.
Judging by the enthusiasm shown yesterday, the group at Topcliffe were well on their way to becoming switched on to books. Having keen leaders from Birmingham Library Services like Debbie and Mandy has got to help. They were fab.