News Schools testing kills joy of reading, says War Horse author War Horse author and former Children’s Laureate, Michael Morpurgo, has criticised testing in schools for killing the joy of reading,… Read More » 22nd September 2016 No Comments
News Michael Morpurgo calls for more time for ‘great stories’ Oxford University Press (OUP) announced today the findings of their recent educational research into ‘Reading for Pleasure’ in UK primary… Read More » 16th June 2016 No Comments
Morpurgo opens library at Bristol school Author Michael Morpurgo spoke to Red Maids’ 600 pupils before officially opening the new library. He said: “The heart and… Read More » 20th October 2014 No Comments
Hurry – free book map offer for schools! On 22 October 2014, Dorothy is launching a national campaign, The Big Book Map Giveaway, offering 500 free copies of… Read More » 7th October 2014 No Comments