Universal Library Cards for Newborns: A New Idea
Update: 2025-12-15
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Renowned authors like Sir Philip Pullman and Richard Osman propose a radical idea: every newborn baby should receive a library card at birth. This initiative, suggested by the Cultural Policy Unit, aims to boost literacy rates and make libraries more welcoming. The plan includes a National Library Card linked to birth registration, providing easy access to parenting support, community events, and cultural experiences. Authors like Kate Mosse and Louie Stowell endorse the idea, emphasizing its potential to transform early years intervention and promote reading habits.
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