Author Cottrell-Boyce calls summit to warn about children's happiness

Author Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the current UK children’s laureate, is leading a campaign to address a decrease in children’s happiness, which he attributes to a decline in reading for pleasure. He is organizing a summit in Liverpool to urge the government to prioritize access to books for all children. Cottrell-Boyce emphasizes the importance of early reading and the benefits it brings to children’s long-term well-being. He highlights the impact of being read to at a young age and the negative effects of excessive screen time on children’s reading habits. The summit, in collaboration with BookTrust, aims to raise awareness and advocate for changes in government policies to support children’s reading and happiness.

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