ALT Quote card with text overlaying a two-toned green background. Quote text overlays a book-shaped graphic. Text reads: "From helping children to develop language skills at an early age to expanding their understanding of the world, reading for pleasure empowers children to make the most of their potential... We still need to do much more to encourage children to read for enjoyment. While my Committee considers what action the government should take, this research helps to make the case for a concerted effort to put reading for pleasure at the top of the agenda." - Helen Hayes MP, Chair of the Education Select Committee