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National Year of Reading

National Year of Reading 2008

Poets and songwriters, limericks and lyrics, nursery rhymes, power ballads and humorous verse.  Find them all in the library.
National Year of Reading
National Year of Reading - July - Rhythm and RhymeJoin us in celebrating all kinds of reading in all kinds of places and be a part of the National Year of Reading.
We want as many people as possible to participate - celebrate reading for pleasure, getting that feel-good factor, being positive about reading, making people smile.
From April to December every month will have a theme so look out for lots of reading activities - simply click below or ask at your local library.

National Year of Reading

July :This month we are celebrating words that rhyme, words with a beat, words that make you move or that move your soul.
  • Join us  for the launch of Mark Goodwin's latest poetry collection 'Else' at Loughborough library on 7 July at 7.00pm.
  • Try our Poetry Workshops at Oadby Library, a relaxed introduction to creative writing.
    Adult workshop on 10 July, 7.00 - 9.00pm & for 12 - 16 year olds on 24 July, 6.00 - 8.00pm. Contact the library to book a free place.
  • Be prepared to make a noise and move to the rhythm at Wriggly Readers' events this month.
  • Look out for biographies, poetry anthologies, learn how to play, write and dance.  There are books, CDs & DVD's to suit all tastes.
  • Join the Team Read challenge.
Sam Hayes reads from her book, Blood Ties at the National year of Reading launch in Leicestershire

National Year of Reading Useful Websites

National Literacy TrustRead On - National Reading CampaignNational Literacy TrustRead On - National Reading CampaignNational Literacy TrustRead On - National Reading CampaignNational Literacy Trust

further information
Contact: Reader Development Team
Telephone: 0116 267 8030/8031/8013
E-mail: rdt@leics.gov.uk
Last Updated:
30 June 2008
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