Hull's Literacy Boost: Charity's £46,000 Investment in School Books

Hull Schools Receive Book Donation Boosting Literacy Hull, England – A significant literacy initiative is underway in Hull, thanks to the Bookmark Reading Charity. The charity recently invested £46,000 across 23 schools in the city to provide free books and reading support. This initiative aims to address the concerning statistic that one in four children leave primary school in England without adequate reading skills. The impact on disadvantaged children is particularly pronounced, with many falling behind their peers. According to reports, only 10% of these children go on to pass their English and Maths GCSEs. The Bookmark Reading Charity is working to change this. One school benefiting from the donation is Oldfleet Primary School, where pupils received 200 books and accompanying resources. "We donate books to schools worth around £2,000," explained a representative from the Bookmark Reading Charity. "The aim is to give children the books in school to find that love of reading, engage with reading, and develop that confidence to read for pleasure." The video shows enthusiastic children selecting their new books, highlighting the positive impact of the initiative. One student shared, "I feel special, getting the chance to look at all these new books. I love that there's always something new in every book." The project's success underscores the importance of early literacy intervention and the potential of charitable efforts to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people.