National Literacy TrustUK-based organisation which has campaigned since 1993 to improve literacy standards across all age groups. Excellent research information and details of the many initiatives the charity is currently involved in. www.literacytrust.org.uk. It also has a useful page of news stories on UK literacy, which links to newsletter http://www.readitswapit.co.uk/TheLibrary.aspx campaign 'Reading Stars', with Premier League footballers such as Theo Walcott, is a huge success, inspiring more children to read and raising library attendance and literacy.
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