Is reading for 20 minutes a day the ‘magic ticket’?
Reading for 20 minutes a day is often linked to better academic results, but what’s the science behind it?
Is there more to the story than test scores? And how big a deal is book ownership when it comes to childhood literacy?
This week’s Green Flame Books discussion dives into the power of reading and why access to books really matters. We’ll start tonight with a focus on “What Reading can do for you”: a post about the power of reading and why it’s not all about test scores.
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Scroll down for a quick overview of the other topics we’ll explore together this week. Then join the chat on the blog and Instagram to share your thoughts.
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Mon, 28 July
📖 Blog: Is 20 minutes the magic number?
Do test scores tell the full story about reading?
Tue, 29 July
📸 Instagram: Who Gets to Own a Book?
Let’s talk about book access—past and present.
Wed, 30 July
📸 Instagram: Book-rich or Book-poor?
Can digital books close the literacy gap?
📖 Blog: 1 in 5 UK kids don’t own a book
Could buying a book change a life?
📸 Instagram: Reading Lets You Share Worlds…
Which stories built your closest bonds?
Thu, 31 July
📸 Instagram: What Stories Do You Carry?
What tale from childhood has stayed with you?
Fri, 1st August
📸 Instagram: Which Story Opened Your Eyes?
What book helped you understand others?
📝 Instagram Prompt: Write about someone who loves what you hate
Can a character change your mind?
Sat, 2nd August
📖 Blog: Reading Fiction is Reading Minds
How shared stories build empathy in writers.
Sun, 3rd Aug
📸 Instagram: Why Do We Want Kids to Write?
What motivates young writers today?
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