Children’s books should reflect the diverse world they live in | Letters

Keisha Ehigie and Dr Nicola Lester say children and their parents enjoy reading more when they see themselves and their communities in storiesRegarding gen Z parents not reading to their children (Letters, 5 June), we must also consider what children are offered to read. It’s not just about reading more, but about stories that feel relevant, spark curiosity and reflect real lives. Many parents we work with say that books often feel repetitive, irrelevant or dominated by the same voices. When children and parents see themselves and their communities in stories, they enjoy reading more, which supports emotional development and academic success.Yet diversity in children’s books is falling. The latest CLPE report shows that ethnic minority main characters dropped from 14% in 2022 to 7% in 2023, despite nearly 40% of schoolchildren in England being from those backgrounds. Continue reading...

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