Dawn has spent over 26 years working with children’s books both in public and school libraries. She established a hugely successful library at a large primary school in Hertfordshire which was considered an “Outstanding feature” by Ofsted. During this time she chose primarily to focus on the process of reader development, from EYFS to adulthood.
Dawn now works all over the country as a Literacy Consultant, and spends most of her time writing and delivering lively training courses for teachers on all aspects of children’s literacy and their development as readers. She is passionate about reading and libraries and is the current vice-chair of the London and South East School Libraries Group. She advises schools on how best to set up and utilise school libraries, and is a keen campaigner for school library issues.

Why did you get involved in Oxford Book Match? All my life I have been passionate about books and reading and this is far more than just a job to me, it is a lifestyle. Being able to read with confidence, enjoyment and flow can change a person’s life for the better, and I firmly believe that the habits of being a natural reader should start in infancy.