Frank Cottrell-Boyce's 'A British Childhood' Explores Literacy Inequality
Frank Cottrell-Boyce's book 'A British Childhood' delves into the issue of literacy inequality among children, inspired by his tenure as Waterstones children's laureate. The book highlights a campaign he led with BookTrust, aimed at addressing the lack of reading exposure among children in poverty. Cottrell-Boyce discovered that many children arrive at school without having been read to, often unfamiliar with how books function. The book also discusses the changing role of schools as safe havens for children, amidst broader societal challenges such as austerity and the housing crisis. 
