The Centre for Information Research at UCE, Birmingham ( http://www.cie.uce.ac.uk/cirt/index.htm <http://www.cie.uce.ac.uk/cirt/index.htm> ) has done a number of projects about the benefits of reading for children. Have a look at their projects and publications pages, or just give them a call. Karin Richter NEW BRIDGE STREET CONSULTANTS 20 Little Britain London EC1A 7DH Tel: +(44) (0)20 7282 3030 Fax: +(44) (0)20 7282 0011 e-mail: [log in to unmask] *** This message and any attachment are confidential and may be privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, please telephone or email the sender and delete this message and any attachment from your system. If you are not the intended recipient you must not copy this message or attachment or disclose the contents to any other person. For further information about New Bridge Street Consultants please see our website at http://www.nbsc.co.uk