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Reading for fun with World Book Day
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In this episode, Georgina is joined by Kate Sayer, Education Specialist at the World Book Day charity and former primary teacher, whose career has centred on supporting children’s literacy through schools, arts organisations and family engagement.
Kate explores the charity’s six principles for reading for pleasure and why they matter so much in today’s classrooms. She discusses the role of teacher knowledge, the power of choice, how to build genuine reading cultures and the importance of positioning reading as something children want to do, not something they have to do.
Kate also shares early insights from her PhD research into how parents support their children’s reading, along with practical approaches schools can use to deepen relationships with families and their wider communities. Packed with thoughtful reflections and real‑world ideas, this episode offers valuable guidance for anyone committed to helping children read for fun.
Find out more about World Book Day 2026: https://www.worldbookday.com
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