{"id":325747,"date":"2026-02-17T16:28:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/?post_type=parents&#038;p=325747"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:33:27","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T16:33:27","slug":"national-year-of-reading-young-book-reviews","status":"publish","type":"parents","link":"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/au\/parents\/national-year-of-reading-young-book-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Young book <br> reviewers wanted!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Join <em>National Geographic Kids <\/em>as we celebrate the <a href=\"https:\/\/goallin.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Year of Reading 2026<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This new government campaign is designed to tackle the sharp decline in youngsters reading for pleasure. It&#8217;s asking people to &#8216;Go All In&#8217; on their passions, with the idea that reading can be a powerful way to unlock more of what you already love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Research shows that when children read less, their confidence, imagination and learning take a hit as well. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.natgeokids.com\/uk\/parents\/too-much-screen-time-refocus-on-reading\/\" type=\"parents\" id=\"292375\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reading helps children focus<\/a>, express themselves and develop their curiosity. &#8216;If you&#8217;re into it, read into it,&#8217; goes the campaign tagline. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/goallin.org.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"324\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.creatureandcoagency.com\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NationalYearOfReading-BookReviewers-Body.jpg\" alt=\"This decorative image shows kids gathered around a magazine they're all reading. Text reads: If you're into it, read into it. Discover more at goallin.org.uk\" class=\"wp-image-325766\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The excellent news is that as a <em>Nat Geo Kids<\/em> fan, your young explorer is already &#8216;into it&#8217;. They&#8217;re an avid reader who&#8217;s expanding their knowledge about wildlife and the planet through the magazine, delighting in weird and wacky facts about our wonderful world, and connecting with others through their passions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But this year, we want to give our readers the opportunity and encouragement to do even more reading around the subjects they love. That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re asking <em>National Geographic Kids <\/em>readers to sign up for the chance to become book reviewers!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your reader would like to take part, fill in the form below to sign up. 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