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Reading Champions Meet Author Sav Akyus

Our Reading Champions attended the first launch of the year at Hackney Town Hall. They learned about their role and met other Champions from across Hackney. They even met author, Sav Akyuz!

Our Reading Champions attended the first launch of the year at Hackney Town Hall. They learned about their role and met other Champions from across Hackney. They even met author, Sav Akyuz!

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