How can I encourage my child to read more?

• Let your child choose what to read, rather than choosing what you think they should read. Try to have a ‘light touch’ – don’t be too judgmental about what they choose!
• Encourage your child to read magazines, comics, newspapers and the internet as well as books.
• Talk to your child about books or magazines you haven’t enjoyed, as well as things you love.
• Make time to read together if you can. You could try reading the same books so you can discuss and enjoy together.
• Buy books as presents. Don’t forget TV tie-ins and books about interests such as computer games or bands.
• Remember that your child is reading when they are looking at bus timetables, menus, instructions, TV guides and the internet.
• Let them see you enjoying reading.
• Encourage them to borrow library books.
• You could try an ereader to read ebooks.