1. Why is reading so important?

2. Reading for pleasure
“When teenagers read for pleasure, when they get “hooked on books”, they acquire, involuntarily and without conscious effort, nearly all of the “language skills” we need to use to communicate in daily life.”

3. Reading helps you to... Improve your general knowledge
Gain a better understanding of other cultures
Know you’re not alone
Develop a greater insight into how people think and feel
Make progress in all your communication skills

4. ...and it’s also a great way to keep you entertained!

5. ‘Alleyne’s Readers’ introduces...
Mr Stink by David Walliams

6. A bit about the author...

7. A bit about the story...
Read the first chapter of the story to the students

9. This is more than just a children’s story!

10. How will you be involved?
Read the book
Talk about it with your friends and teachers
Enjoy your lessons
Join in the house competition
Come to the Alleyne’s Readers event on Thursday 23rd January