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Launch of The Day the Alien Came

EDM (Early Day Motion) 230: tabled on 10 October 2024

Tabled in the 2024-25 session.

This motion has been signed by 3 Members. It has not yet had any amendments submitted.

Motion text

That this House celebrates the launch of The Day the Alien Came, a collaborative book created by 192 primary school pupils from seven local schools in Bath and North East Somerset as part of the St. John’s Foundation’s 850th anniversary celebrations; recognises the efforts of these young students, alongside the support of an author, in bringing their creativity and imagination to life through literature; notes the importance of promoting literacy and encouraging a love of reading and writing in young people; commends the project's success in showcasing the power of reading and storytelling; and calls on the Government to continue supporting initiatives that inspire young minds, enhance educational opportunities and foster a lifelong love of literature in children.

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