Conference Catch Up: Passing on the Passion key note speech

michael morpurgo professor kim reynolds passing on the passion

For the Love of Reading: Passing on the Passion’ was a Primary English Conference from Oxford University Press, that explored how we can pass on our own passion for reading and stories onto the next generation – and why it is so vital that we do so.

Kimberley Reynolds, Professor of Children’s Literature at Newcastle University, gives a powerful introduction on the importance of stories.

Michael Morpurgo MBE, much-loved author and former Children’s Laureate, shares his own inspirations for reading and writing.

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