The document outlines a literacy initiative led by Karen Cunningham, Head of Glasgow Libraries, aimed at promoting reading among children and engaging local writers. Over 60,000 participants, including a significant proportion from socially disadvantaged areas, took part in various educational programs and events such as poetry slams and storytelling sessions. The initiative emphasizes community involvement and support for children's literacy development to enhance their future opportunities.

1. GETTING GLASGOW READING KAREN CUNNINGHAM HEAD OF GLASGOW LIBRARIES

3. Gallus Glaswegian

4. What’s in a name? Glasgwegian Participation Library based Profile local writers Literacy

5. The Festival Experience The Mitchell Branding Café bar Bookshop Borrowing Green room

6. SCHOOLS PROGRAMME Free transport - Class Connections Over 13,000 Children Over 130 weekday sessions from nursery to secondary school. Books to Go Poetry Slam Groups from over 180 schools, homework clubs and family centres attended. 68% from SIP areas

7. Poetry Slam 6 Glasgow schools 4 Local authorities 700 children

8. Audience Growth 2005 - 15,000 participants 2009 – 28,000 participants A further 10,000 people came to the Mitchell to browse and buy in the bookshop use the festival café and soak up the atmosphere

9. Over 60,000 People Took Part

10. From pre-fives to over 70’s all age groups took part

12. 68% of children/young people participating in the education programme came from socially disadvantaged areas.

13. GET GLASGOW READING “Give your kid a better chance” Our kids aren’t bad, they just need a bit more support

14. Great Books to Read Aloud Read Together

16. Bounce and Rhyme Toddlers Tales Story Times Nursery visits Web site Enough books

18. Services for schools Storytelling Education Visits Reading Challenge ICT Visits Fiction Visits Library Tours

19. Anne Frank Exhibition

20. History of Glasgow Bus Tour

21. Welcome and Introduction Burns Mitchell Library Scots Word Poem Scots Language Quiz Poem Children’s songs and poems

22. Scots Wha Hae Welcome Mitchell Library Patron saints Flag Other Scottish Symbols Famous Battles Quiz

23. From knife crime City to Reading City