Coventry’s Best Start Family Hubs have joined forces with the National Literacy Trust to find a new and exciting way of getting free early years books to young children.

Each of the eight Hubs has been sent packs of books to try and reach families who may not usually use the Hubs’ services, and show them the joy and benefits of reading to their young children.

From 5 August to 11 September, staff from the Hubs will be placing a total of 300 book packs out in their communities, in places such as parks, playgrounds, GPs’ surgeries, bus stops, and other family-friendly locations.

Each waterproof book pack contains: a free children's book for children aged 0–5; reading tips for parents and carers; information about the Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge; details about the Family Hub Portal; information about the ‘Look for a Book’ initiative; and a QR code to enter a prize draw, with one lucky book finder winning a £50 shopping voucher.

The books will be spread evenly around the city, and there will be helpful clues, with photos and videos of books being hidden on the Hubs’ websites and social media pages.
 

The Best Start Family Hubs are welcoming places where children, young people and families of all ages can seek help and support, and experience activities that enable their family to thrive.  By collaborating with various services, agencies and teams, the Family Hubs help residents access a wide range of services, providing information, advice, and support tailored to their individual circumstances

They have already been celebrating the National Year of Reading, by setting up cosy book corners in each centre so children and families can discover books together.

You can learn more about the Hubs and find your local centre on the Council website.

Learn more about the National Year of Reading.