Inspiring Young Minds: How We Promote Reading for Pleasure in Tech
We are devoted to promoting Reading for Pleasure on tech topics! Here are the main ways we achieve this:
- Curated Reading Lists and Resources: Discover our carefully curated reading lists and book-related resources available through our website.
- Tech Book Packs: Working with sponsors, we provide tech book packs to schools and communities to inspire young minds. These packs are designed to make technology exciting, and include resources to help encourage reading on STEAM subjects.
- Author and Book Ambassador Visits: Enjoy engaging read-aloud sessions from authors and book ambassadors in schools. These visits are a fantastic way to introduce children to the world of technology through storytelling and can include a focus on inspiring children to read about technology.
- Tech Tips and Hints: Access valuable tips and advice on tech use for children and families. Our tips can help you find the best tech books for kids and ways to use technology to enhance literacy skills.
- Interactive Tech Activities: Explore activities designed to help educators, parents, and families nurture a love for tech and reading. These activities include a focus on digital literacy for children.
Join us in encouraging a passion for technology and reading in children, empowering them to become enthusiastic and informed digital citizens.
Discover and Learn about “Our Work”
Did you know that introducing your children to tech-themed books can open up a world of opportunities and help them become better digital citizens? From coding adventures to stories about innovation, our curated book recommendations can inspire your kids to explore future careers in technology and develop crucial digital skills.
Explore our selection of engaging and educational tech books and designed for young readers, along with parent resources and blogs. Tech books not only make learning fun but also prepare your children for a tech future.
Unlock your child’s potential today and support their journey toward becoming the innovators and responsible digital citizens of tomorrow!
Want to inspire your students with the exciting world of technology? You can invite a Book Ambassador to your school or organisation, such as a Scouts group, for engaging read-aloud sessions of tech-themed books! Our ambassadors will not only bring these stories to life but also talk to children about fascinating tech careers.
Interested in learning more? Read our blogs where other educators share their experiences with tech books and how they’ve transformed their classrooms.
Our Book Ambassadors are passionate about education and ready to share their love for technology with your students. Express your interest today and bring the world of tech to life for your students!
Our Impact: Inspiring a Love for Tech Through Reading
We are committed to helping young minds engage with technology through the joy of reading. In our first year we focused on raising awareness of our cause. Our 2023–2024 impact report highlights the growth of our reach, our partnerships and the difference our curated reading lists, blogs and resources made in classrooms, homes and communities across the UK. Our work continues to spark curiosity and build confidence in digital literacy for all children, especially those who are underrepresented in tech.
Reading for Pleasure
Reading for Pleasure on Technology for Children and Families
- Cultivating Curiosity: Reading about technology in a fun and engaging manner ignites curiosity in children, prompting them to explore and understand the world of technology beyond mere gadgets and games. It encourages them to ask questions, seek answers, and discover the “why” and “how” behind the tech they encounter daily.
- Building Critical Thinking Skills: Delving into technology-themed books fosters critical thinking skills as children analyse scenarios, predict outcomes, and evaluate possibilities presented in the narratives. This analytical mindset is invaluable in navigating the complexities of the digital landscape and making informed decisions in the face of ever-evolving technology.
- Empowering Digital Citizenship: By immersing themselves in stories that explore themes like cybersecurity, online privacy, and the ethical use of technology, children develop a deeper understanding of their roles and responsibilities as digital citizens. They learn to navigate the digital realm safely, responsibly, and ethically, empowering them to make positive contributions to the online community.
- Fostering Innovation and Creativity: Reading about technological breakthroughs, scientific discoveries, and futuristic concepts sparks creativity and imagination in children, inspiring them to envision innovative solutions to real-world problems. It nurtures a mindset of innovation and creativity, essential traits for success in the rapidly evolving technological landscape of the future.
- Strengthening Family Bonds: Sharing and discussing technology-themed books as a family creates opportunities for meaningful conversations and bonding experiences. It allows parents to actively engage with their children’s interests, perspectives, and questions about technology, fostering open communication and strengthening familial connections in an increasingly digital world.
Learn more about Reading for Pleasure as an Educator
We highly recommend that educators read the Teachers as a Reader guide from the Open University. The guide covers three main areas:
- Widen your knowledge
- Developing robust Reading for Pleasure pedagogy
- Creating inclusive communities of readers
Our Values
At Technology Books for Children, we hold certain core beliefs and values. Below we share how we realise our values. Please do join us in our mission.
Encouragement
We encourage:
- Children to read for pleasure about technology, in any environment
- Families to embrace technology and to discuss the impact upon their lives
- Teachers to promote conversations about tech and to use books as a means to promote tech conversation
Sharing
We Share:
- Resources that have been created by our charity
- Resources that have been created by trusted partners
- Information on digital literacy
Quality
We commit to:
- Recommending quality books, that can be read outside of the school curriculum and also those that can be used to support classroom activity
- Promoting author visits to organisations so that children can learn more about tech
- Working with high quality partners, who work within the same and similar spaces
- Providing and creating high quality resources
- Providing, creating and highlighting engaging and quality activities that help children and their families to gain greater understanding of tech
Community Commitment
We are here to:
- Demystify technology and to ensure that children see their place alongside tech and with tech
- Work with others and to have open communication around understanding the positive impacts of tech upon communities
- Ensure that tech is spoken about in a positive light