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Marcus Rashford launches book club to help kids experience ‘escapism’ of reading

Marcus Rashford launches book club to help kids experience ‘escapism’ of reading

The launch follows Rashford’s campaign to provide children with free school meals. Marcus Rashford has launched a book club with the aim of allowing children to experience the “escapism” of reading. Teaming up with Macmillan Children’s Books, Rashford has stated that he wants all children to be in the position to be able to read […]

5 years ago

These were the 20 most-borrowed books from Irish libraries last year

These were the 20 most-borrowed books from Irish libraries last year

Do you know the joys of a library card? The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) has released its annual data on which books are most popular in Irish libraries. Even after all these years, the most popular book overall remains Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, the first in the Harry Potter series — first […]

7 years ago

Irish primary school pupils have highest reading levels in Europe

Irish primary school pupils have highest reading levels in Europe

There’s no need for a Zoolander School for Kids Who Can’t Read Good in Ireland. According to a new study, Irish primary school children have the highest reading levels in Europe. The news was announced by Minister for Education and Skills, Richard Bruton when he launched the 2016 PIRLS (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study) […]

9 years ago

VIDEO: This prankster reading offensive fake books on a crowded train will give you a laugh

VIDEO: This prankster reading offensive fake books on a crowded train will give you a laugh

Where can we get a copy of ‘Trump: The Art Of F*cking Your Daughter”? Edgy American comedian Scott Rogowska has teamed up with Playboy’s channel Chortle to bring us this witty prank of himself reading fake books with bizarre covers on the New York subway system. Countless passengers are caught staring, giggling and tutting disapprovingly at Scott’s […]

10 years ago

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