Kentish Gazette Canterbury & District
TV’S Mister Maker to read story to the winning class of children
Schools involved with the KM Charity Team’s book club have a double chance to meet Phil Gallagher, who plays the role of popular TV character Mister Maker.
The Cbeebies star has agreed to read a story to the school which wins one of the Buster Book Club challenges due to be held early next year. Classes can win the visit by coming top or most improved with their reading.
Mr Gallagher will also be at the Kent Literacy Awards in June when schools involved with Buster’s Book Club – which promotes reading among children – will celebrate their success. The child with the best book review will be announced, giving the winning pupil an exclusive chance to spend time with the star.
Simon Dolby, from Buster’s Book Club, said: “This is very exciting for our charity to have Phil – Mister Maker – supporting two of our major literacy initiatives in 2017.
“Next year is KM’S Year of Reading and so we want a bumper number of schools using our reading scheme and a bumper number of book reviews from children to choose from. Our charity is so grateful to Phil for all his support.”
Mr Gallagher, who is an honorary patron of the KM Charity Team, said: “I have worked alongside the charity and seen how Buster’s Book Club has developed.
“Last year we were so close to hitting the 3 million minutes of reading, so I know we can pass that figure next year and make even more children members of the millionaire reading club.”
The scheme is supported by Kent County Council, Medway Council, Kent Libraries, 3Rs teacher recruitment, Kent Reliance, Specsavers, Bel UK, Orbit housing association and Golding Homes.
Schools have until Friday, December 16 to sign up for Buster’s Book Club. Visit www. bustersbookclub.co.uk for an information pack.