Reading the game

TOM PALMER

This article recommends the use of football-related events to reach boys who are not enthusiastic readers. The author describes his own reader development work and its effects on boys' attitudes to reading. Examples are provided of other library initiatives which link reading and sport.

Tom Palmer is a children's author and Reader Development Consultant. He works with Booktrust and the National Literacy Trust, and has been the official writer for the Premier League Reading Stars scheme for five years. www.tompalmer.co.uk