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Lee Child Advocates Thrillers in Schools to Boost Literacy

12/19/2025

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Lee Child, the author, argues UK schools should include thrillers in the curriculum to engage students in reading.
He spoke at HMP Doncaster and noted that many students are deterred by traditional literature.
He aims to improve inmates' literacy to reduce reoffending.
The project, developed with Labour MP Paul Davies, plans expansion to 20 prisons to equip inmates for reintegration.

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Story summary

Lee Child, the author, argues UK schools should include thrillers in the curriculum to engage students in reading.
He spoke at HMP Doncaster and noted that many students are deterred by traditional literature.
He aims to improve inmates' literacy to reduce reoffending.
The project, developed with Labour MP Paul Davies, plans expansion to 20 prisons to equip inmates for reintegration.