Books need to reflect pupils' lives - Lenny Henry
Sir Lenny Henry has said it is important for children, no matter their background, to see book characters that reflect their ...
Winners unveiled for BBC's 500 Words competition
The winners of the UK’s most successful children’s writing competition, 500 Words, have been unveiled on World Book Day ...
World Book Day 2025: Sir Lenny Henry returns to West Midlands to start new chapter
Sir Lenny Henry said he was still inspired by the power of reading and how it could be used to inspire youngsters to read and ...
Sir Lenny Henry joins World Book Day Reading for Smiles Festival in Birmingham
Sir Lenny Henry is set to bring his enthusiasm about books and learning to the stage of a Birmingham arts centre as he ...
Sir Lenny Henry speaks about the power of reading, being creative and how he is still inspired by...
Sir Lenny Henry speaks to Express & Star senior reporter James Vukmirovic about his appearance at the the Reading for Smiles Children’s Book Festival in Birmingham, a ground-breaking new initiative, ...
Sir Lenny Henry discusses his new book and love of reading ahead of World Book Day
Sir Lenny Henry discusses his new book and love of reading ahead of World Book Day in 2024. He will be appearing at ...
Seven-year-old schoolboy reaches BBC 500 Words finals and meets the Queen
A seven-year-old boy from Norfolk reached the finals of the BBC 500 Words competition. The competition, the UK's largest ...