Marcus Rashford launches book club so 'every child' can experience 'escapism'

Player promoting reading and literacy among childrenFollows his work to highlight issue of child food povertyThe Manchester United and England footballer Marcus Rashford is launching a book club so that all children can experience the escapism of reading.Teaming up with Macmillan Children’s Books (MCB) to promote reading and literacy among children from all socio-economic backgrounds, Rashford said he wished he had the chance to read more as a child but his family had to prioritise food over books when it came to budgeting. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/nov/17/marcus-rashford-launches-book-club-so-every-child-can-experience-escapism #marcus_rashford #manchester_united #football #sport #books #culture