Scheme aims to foster love of books in Limerick schoolchildren
OUR LADY of Lourdes is bringing books to young Limerick readers and families, to foster a love of reading, bolster literacy, and spark conversation through their 'One Book One Community' initiative, launched earlier in October.
The event organised by Our Lady of Lourdes Local Education Committee (LEC) will see 500 copies of the book 'Illegal' by Eoin Colfer and Andrew Donkin shared throughout the community, tackling the issue of migration and integration while sparking conversation.
Additionally, the LCETB (Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board) has contributed copies of Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour and Daniel Egnus, specially curated for younger readers.
Tracy Fitzgerald, Home School Community Liaison Teacher in Our Lady of Lourdes NS in Rosbrien explained the importance of the LEC and he initiative in the Our Lady of Lourdes community, "where many people haven't had the opportunity in education that other people would have".
"We do important work in that we are promoting learning opportunities for young people, you have young people who see adults in their lives getting involved in initiatives like this and the message is learning is important and it is a part of every-day life.”
There will be discussion groups and competitions around the books to further encourage readers.