In recognition of International Children’s Book Day (2nd April), leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes has donated a collection of books to Sherwood Junior School in Mansfield.
The donation consisted of 15 books from the school’s wish list, which will be used to create a wider selection of choice among its school library.
International Children’s Book Day, which was founded by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), is a celebration of children’s literature, aiming to encourage young people to develop a love of books and reading.
Each year a different country is chosen to sponsor the awareness day, and this year IBBY Greece has been selected.
Helen Simpson, Head of School at Sherwood Junior School, said: “Thank you to David Wilson Homes for donating these books to the children at Sherwood.
“Reading is one of our priorities and we love providing the children with new books to promote their love of reading. The children at Sherwood are excited to read these books as they are added to our school library collection.”
Titles such as the highly rated ‘Two Places to Call Home’ by Phil Earle and ‘The London Eye Mystery’ by Siobhan Dowd were among the books donated to Sherwood Junior School.
Martyn Parker, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “Encouraging children to read and appreciate literature among the communities in which we build is something we regard as very important.
“We hope that our donation of books to Sherwood Junior School will encourage more young people to pick up a book and enjoy getting lost in a great story.”
