Reading for Pleasure: Michael Rosen's winning school announced

Published on: 05 September 2022

Back in March, legendary author and poet Michael Rosen asked school teachers and librarians to share the brilliant things they'd been doing to encourage reading for pleasure for the chance to win a seriously cool prize... and the results are in!

Michael loves to celebrate primary school teachers and librarians, and all the brilliant work you put into getting children reading for pleasure! That's why he launched a competition to recognise your efforts and award the most interesting, fun and impactful examples.

We're excited to announce that the winning school is...

Whirley Primary School, Macclesfield

Whirley Primary School made an absolutely stunning book documenting all the ways they'd been reading for pleasure.

Here's what Michael had to say:

"Dear Whirley,

You are a brilliant and wonderful school. It was truly wonderful to hear from the Reading Champions and all the children about all the great things you are doing to help your school encourage Reading for Pleasure. 

As you know, if people read widely and often it helps them with everything! School, leisure, friends, difficult or sad times, funny times, strange times, challenging times. Reading helps with everything! So it really is important what you are doing at your school.

Can I also say that I think that the book you have made is superb. I hope that people all over the country might get to see it. I'm saying that because I think and I hope that other people can learn from you. Now there's a thought, eh?

Very best wishes,

Michael Rosen"