UK: One-third Of Kids Without Books

According to a report by the National Literacy Trust, almost one-third of the children in UK are without books.

The survey shows that the proportion of 'book-less' kids in 2005 has increased from about 1/10th of the total children population to almost 1/3rd presently.

The study also suggests that students with their own books tend to be good readers along with doing better at school. Additionally, boys and poorer children are the ones least likely to have books of their own.

More than half of those who possess books of their own, tend to have a reading level above that expected for their age with less than one-tenth reading at a lower level.

The survey coincides with an appeal for donations towards books and reading support for special and underprivileged children.