Not only is the 23rd of April Childrens Day in Turkey, it is also the World Book and Copyright Day !!
World Book and Copyright Day is a yearly event on 23 April organized by UNESCO to promote reading , publishing and copyright. The Day was first celebrated in 1995.
According to Milagros del Corral from UNESCO “we must make sure that books are accessible to everybody everywhere".
How accessible are books for children who are dyslexic in Turkey I wonder ??
There are NO publishing companies in Turkey who produce books which are especially geared to children who are struggling readers !!!
Whereas in the UK, companies such as the well- known Barrington Stoke publishing company produce books to help children to enjoy reading. They publish accessible, enjoyable and unpatronising short books for children who are dyslexic, struggling to read, or simply reluctant to sit down with a book.
For more information see their site :
Also in the UK, the Quick Reads Initiative produce Quick Reads which are short, exciting books by bestselling writers and celebrities for adults with literacy problems, aimed at improving reading and boosting self-esteem.
Nine out of 10 of the people who have read the compact titles "told researchers their reading has improved and they feel better about themselves.
Quick Reads was developed as a collaboration between leading authors, publishers, government bodies, educationalists and the BBC. The first set of titles were launched on World Book Day 2006 .
Books are generally written in the 20,000-word range (With no more than 128 pages ) and are supposed to consist largely of one- and two-syllable words, short sentences and brief paragraphs.
For more information see the Quick reads site :
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HAPPY CHILDRENS DAY TO ALL IN TURKEY !!