6 March 2008
The Prime Minister has described the Quick Reads campaign as a "great success story of the English language."
Speaking to learners, readers and authors at a Downing Street event to mark World Book Day Gordon Brown said:
"Everyone who’s a reader knows just how much books can change lives."
He told them that he tries to read in the morning and evening, no matter how busy he is.
Now in its third year, the Quick Reads initiative provides short, exciting books as an aid to learning for adults who struggle with reading.
Former Olympic hurdler, Colin Jackson, became involved in Quick Reads after reading one himself. "Life’s new hurdles" is published today along with nine other titles by authors like Gordon Ramsay and Josephine Cox.
"Anything that helps adult education is something that’s exciting to be involved in," he said.
In a recent survey 90 per cent of adult learners who have used Quick Reads books said that improving their reading has made them feel better about themselves.
Quick Reads fan, Christine Simpson, would recommend anyone who has trouble reading and writing to get involved in adult education, whatever their age. "I’m 52 and it hasn’t stopped me," she said.
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