Taylor Wimpey inspires a love for reading this World Book Day
Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties has supported a Whiteley school with its World Book Day celebrations, encouraging a love for reading among pupils while also putting back into the communities in which it builds.
World Book Day promotes reading for pleasure and sees pupils across the country celebrate their love for literature.
Pupils at Cornerstone CofE Primary School in Whiteley were treated to an author visit from Polly Paint Pony series author, Gemma Merlen, which was arranged and funded by the housebuilder.
Gemma engaged with different age groups at Cornerstone CofE Primary School, which is close to Taylor Wimpey’s Woodlands Chase development in Whiteley, delivering specially tailored, creative sessions on being an author and the inspiration behind her books, followed by Q&A sessions.
Francesca Pretty, DDSL and LKS2 Leader and English Leader at Cornerstone CofE Primary School, said: “We had a brilliant day this World Book Day with Gemma Merlen’s visit to our school. She spent time with each year group, sharing her books and talking to the children about the ponies that inspired her to write her stories. She answered lots of great questions about what it is like to write her own books and was able to discuss more complex aspects of the publishing process, such as marketing, with our older pupils.”
Roz Wells, Sales and Marketing Director for Taylor Wimpey Southern Counties, said: “We are so pleased to have supported Cornerstone CofE Primary School this World Book Day and are glad to hear that they had a fun and educational day with Gemme Merlen. We hope that the pupils feel inspired to pick up a book and engage with reading during their spare time - or even write their own.”
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