We will be taking part in Non-Fiction November as part of our work with the National Literacy Trust. For the month of November during story time, children will read non-fiction texts. These could be linked to the class topic or something the children are interested in. The theme from the National Literacy Trust is 'Why don't you? (hobbies and leisure)'.

Why celebrate Non-fiction November in your school?

As our research demonstrates, providing pupils with the opportunity to read and explore non-fiction plays a vital role in helping them to learn about their world, as well as fostering reading for pleasure. It is therefore essential that pupils have access to a high-quality and engaging non-fiction collection.

In our research (2022), more than half (56%) of children and young people told us that they read non-fiction. We also found that children and young people who read non-fiction are more engaged with environmental issues.

Those who read non-fiction are more likely to want to take care of the environment compared with those who don't read non-fiction (68% vs 49%).

If your child does read non-fiction books at home, then please share any photos of them reading if you are happy for us to use them on social media. 

You can find out more on the National Trust Website here.