To mark World Book Day 2024 (Thursday 7 March), the Premier League will be giving away over 50,000 free books to children across England and Wales through the Premier League Primary Stars Education Programme.
Since Premier League Primary Stars began in 2017, more than 300,000 free books worth an estimated £2.4 million have been given to young people thanks to the education program and its partnership with the National Literacy Trust.
Launched in 2017 and available to all primary schools in England and Wales, Premier League Primary Stars uses the magic of football to help children get active and develop essential life skills. Masu.
Barnsley FC Community Trust is one of 100 professional football club community organizations in England and Wales distributing free books to local primary schools, and as part of the delivery to Premier League Primary Stars, Barnsley FC 250 books will be given to local elementary schools.
Premier League Primary Stars Officer Macauley Hobson said: “My friend Toby Tyke, Barnsley FC’s mascot, donated books to each school’s library, so I spent a day visiting four primary schools. , it was really fun.” We would like to thank the Premier League for making this possible as the students were able to read and see some amazing costumes. ”
World Book Day encourages reading for pleasure and gives every child and young person the opportunity to have their own book. Research by the National Literacy Trust shows that children who own their own books enjoy reading, are more likely to read every day, and have others read to them. relax.
A study by the National Literacy Trust found that one in eight children from disadvantaged backgrounds said they did not have any books of their own at home, leaving them with fewer books than their more affluent peers. It turns out that the difference in ownership is the largest it has been in a decade.
To give pupils more opportunities to experience the joy of reading on World Book Day itself, Premier League Primary Stars and the National Literacy Trust are hosting a free and fun live online show hosted by leading presenters and starring Football School authors. We will hold an event. , Ben Littleton.
The Great Big 2024 Footy & Booky Quiz promotes reading, engages students in reading activities, and introduces reading role models through soccer.
Ruth Shaw, Chief Executive of the Premier League Charitable Trust, said: ‘Since 2017, thanks to Premier League Primary Stars and the National Literacy Trust, more than 250,000 children in England and Wales have been supported for free. I received the book.” We know how important reading for pleasure is to developing self-confidence and positive mental health, and through the Premier League Primary School Education Program you can enjoy the many benefits that reading can bring. We want to continue supporting children across the country. ”
Jim Sells, Sport and Literacy Program Manager at the National Literacy Trust, added: We’ve seen first-hand how choosing your own books can inspire children’s love of reading, give them confidence and support them at school. That’s why we’re delighted to be able to provide 45,000 books directly to schools. We are a generous partner with World Book Day and a long-term partner with the Premier League Charitable Trust.
“We know that economic and social barriers may make it difficult for some children and families to access and enjoy World Book Day. Our goal is to provide free live quizzes and Engaging people in need through inclusive activities such as major book donations, inspiring a lifelong love of books and reading, supporting literacy, and empowering children and young people with words. It’s about shaping our future.”
Currently, 104 professional football clubs across the league are running Premier League Primary Stars in-class sessions at their local partner schools. To date, more than 68,000 teachers have signed up to access free online resources related to national curriculum.
To date, the Premier League’s total investment in Premier League Primary Stars through the Premier League Charitable Trust is £61.9m.
For more information, see Premier League Primary Stars.