Free family fun as The Works' book bus visits Luton
Free family fun is in store as the Works’ Find Your Story Book Bus stops off in Luton this week.
The bus is bringing free books, craft activities, and interactive reading experiences to St George’s Square from 1pm to 4pm on Wednesday (August 26).
Bone Head author and illustrator Jamie Gregory will be on board – and there’s also the chance to meet the Gruffalo.
The book bus has been on a tour of the country to support the National Year of Reading, and makes its final stop in Luton, with every child who attends gettign a free book.
The initiative aims to help tackle the UK's reading crisis, with survey research from The Works revealing that one in three families now have fewer than 10 books at home, as children swap pages for screens.
Gavin Peck, CEO of The Works, said: "We’re very excited to be bringing the Find Your Story Bus to Luton. Books unlock imagination, confidence and creativity but too many children simply don't have access to them.
"While screens can be a helpful tool for many families to encourage reading, our Find Your Story Book Bus is about bringing books directly into communities, giving every child a free book, and helping families rediscover the joy of reading together.
"Through our READ pledge and support of the National Year of Reading, we're committed to inspiring a lifelong love of reading and ensuring more children across the UK can find their story."