Free books for children in Slough
Slough Borough Council’s library service is delighted to announce it will continue to participate in a special initiative to give free books to children in the town aged from eight months to three years.
Booktrust has confirmed it will deliver the national book gifting programme until 2011, with funding supported by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF).
There are three categories in the initiative; Bookstart, Bookstart Plus and Treasure Chest.
Special advice packs will also be given to parents to show them exciting and interesting ways to help their child develop skills for reading, along with a lifelong passion for books.
Jackie Menniss, head of library service for Slough Borough Council, said: “This is excellent news for Slough.
“We are delighted to be a part of such a successful scheme that really goes a long way to ensure children are able to develop necessary skills through the joy of reading.”
Commissioner for leisure, cultural and community services, Cllr Julia Long, said: “The children of Slough are a top priority and this news from Booktrust is a boost for families in the community.
“These national programmes are giving children a fantastic start to their education and provide a passion for reading and books which is a great thing.”
Booktrust is sponsored by booksellers, Red House Books and Crayola Ltd.
Slough Borough Council