Professional writer and Coram Beanstalk volunteer Linda explains how her love of reading was nurtured by the family housekeeper. Read more
The second story in our Volunteers' Week series is by Michael, from Maidstone, Kent... Read more
Emma shares her story as part of Volunteers Week 2019 Read more
A new initiative enabling current volunteers to study a variety of children's books is such a success that it is being rolled out across the country. Read more
Producer, Jon McGoh, talks to Coram Beanstalk about his new film, ‘H is for Harry’ and the importance of highlighting the struggles many children face with illiteracy whilst discussing the challenging question of ‘What does it take to change a child’s life?’ Read more
Beanstalk's CEO reflects on the importance of volunteers in helping shape stronger and more resilient communities... Read more
Parentkind talks to Beanstalk about the role of parents and how their input can hugely benefit schools. Read more
Deputy Headteacher Kevin Taggart talks about being a male primary school teacher and how inspiring young learners is key for him... Read more
Martin writes about the 'remarkable surprises' he has found along the way as a Beanstalk reading helper... Read more
Mathew Tobin, a Senior Lecturer in English and Children's Literature at Oxford Brookes University, explains how gender roles have influenced our upbringing and how encouraging more men in to schools can only be a good thing... Read more