I spent today in the Baby Lab at the University of East London. We all know early shared reading matters but the neuroscience shows how it works. More in our @booktrust.org.uk Reading Rights report with Frank Cottrell-Boyce coming soon! (Also built dinosaurs with 4yo)
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Children's voices shaping our vision for childhood - inspiring event to start the day with @childrenscomm.bsky.social @young_vam designed with children for children @booktrust.org.uk
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Just about come down to earth after a great day in Liverpool last week at the @booktrust.org.uk and @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social #readingrights summit. People there from so many different sectors and backgrounds all excited by the potential of sharing stories with our youngest children
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