The Magic of Reading - Join us for an inspiring week of free reading-themed sessions

We're thrilled to bring you a series of exciting events that celebrate the joy of stories and shared reading, 7-11 July. We have a wonderful line-up of esteemed local and national experts who will be sharing their their passion for reading and its power to change lives.

Download and share the full brochure of events occurring during the week (PDF, 539 KB).

Key highlights:

• Inspiring keynote - Diana Gerald MBE, Chief Executive of BookTrust, will share the organisation's powerful journey to embed shared reading and storytelling into the lives of all children.
• Author spotlight - acclaimed children's author Rashmi Sirdeshpande will engage children and professionals in Norwich and Great Yarmouth (via live stream for al Norfolk schools and in-person ticket holders). She'll explore how books can shape who we are, where story ideas come from, and share five powerful ways to supercharge creativity.
• Expert voices - hear from leading organisations including EmpathyLab, BookTrust, the National Literacy Trust, as well as Norfolk teachers, the Norfolk Library Service, and Norfolk County Council - plus many more!
• Best practice and research - discover the latest insights and proven strategies on how shared reading can enhance learning, build stronger relationships, and ignite imagination.

This week marks the beginning of a long-term initiative designed to support professionals and parents in navigating the rich landscape of local and national resources. Together, we aim to foster a lifelong love of reading and help every child and young person flourish and shine.