Idea Stores and Libraries in Tower Hamlets run exciting reading groups for children.

Chatterbooks is the first nationally co-ordinated reading group scheme for children, delivered through a partnership between the Reading Agency, Orange and Public Libraries.

Chatterbooks encourages children and their families to visit their library or Idea Store, read adventurously, share their enthusiasm about books and develop confidence to formulate and express opinions about reading.

Each Chatterbooks member will receive a range of materials including reading lists, review notes, reading diaries and games. The scheme also organises author / illustrator / storyteller tours, bringing Chatterbooks children into contact with story creators.

The aim is to increase the time children spend reading and sharing books and increase their knowledge about what Idea Stores and Libraries have to offer.

Chatterbooks groups also take part in the Tower Hamlets Book Award choosing and voting for their favorite books.

For further information about Chatterbooks contact Karen Robinson
karen.robinson@towerhamlets.gov.uk