ALT Children who read... Are more likely to overcome disadvantage caused by inequalities (with an illustration of stars) Are more likely to be happier, healthier and experience better mental wellbeing and self-esteem (with an illustration of a brain) Are more likely to do better at school and make more progress across the curriculum (with an illustration of an academic cap) Are more likely to develop empathy and creativity (with an illustration of a heart) Plus the BookTrust logo and 'getting children reading' strapline, and URL booktrust.org.uk/benefits-of-reading-news