Our Own Reading Hero

The National Year of Reading ends with a celebration of the difference reading can make to individual lives. Sue Torr MBE (author of the Gatehouse Book Secrets) is one of 34 ‘Reading Heroes’ whose personal effort to support reading has made a real difference to others, or whose acquisition of reading skills in challenging circumstances has transformed their own lives.

At the end of February, the Prime Minister's wife, Sarah Brown, will welcome Sue and all the other Reading Heroes of the National Year of Reading to 10 Downing Street for a reception.

Congratulations, Sue!

Sue Torr is a dedicated adult literacy campaigner who was awarded an MBE for Outstanding Service to the Community. You can read all about Sue's own reading challenges in her book, Secrets. It has been designed for both beginner and confident readers, with standard text on the left-hand page and a simplified text on the facing page. Secrets also makes fascinating reading for children of primary and secondary school age.