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BookTrust launches its Christmas appeal to gift books to disadvantaged children

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Around 17,000 surprise book parcels will be sent to disadvantaged children this December under BookTrust’s 2023 Christmas appeal.
BookTrust is looking for donations to send books to disadvantaged children and those in care, PHOTO: BookTrust
BookTrust is looking for donations to send books to disadvantaged children and those in care, PHOTO: BookTrust

Through its Christmas appeal, the children’s reading charity wants to share the magic of books and stories with disadvantaged children and those living in care.

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Its book parcels will include a selection of books, a bookmark, poster and a letter from author and Waterstone’s Children’s Laureaute, Joseph Coelho

A YouGov Survey of more than 1,000 parents, commissioned by BookTrust, found that for 84 per cent, being read to as a child started their love or reading, brought them closer to the person reading to them or helped them succeed in school.

The findings also revealed, however, that 45 per cent of parents in the UK have cut back on their spending so they can afford to buy gifts this Christmas. A further 19 per cent said they are worried they won’t be able to afford gifts for their children this year.

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