Nearly two years ago, I began researching and writing ‘Closing the Reading Gap’. After writing my book on vocabulary, I knew that reading was the natural next step. I knew that every …
The Early Vocabulary Advantage
“Dad, what is a whisk’s favourite drink?” “I don’t know. What is a whisk’s favourite drink?” “Whisky!” And so starts my young boy’s burgeoning entertainment career. So far, it is full of …
I Don’t Hate Ebooks, But…
(Daily Telegraph headline – see the article here) I don’t hate ebooks, but when I see headlines like ‘Ebooks boost boys’ reading abilities, research finds‘ emblazoned on The Telegraph website, I …