F1 star Billy Monger visits North East schools for reading drive
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 08:32 · Archive
F1 TV presenter Billy Monger visits schools in the North East and North Yorkshire on 5 and 6 November for a reading initiative.
F1 TV presenter Billy Monger is visiting schools in the North East and North Yorkshire for Macmillan Children's Books' Operation Storytime, a national drive to get children reading. On 5 November he will visit Chopwell Primary School and Emmanuel College in Gateshead. On 6 November he will visit schools at Catterick Garrison, including Carnagill, Wavell and Cambrai schools, where many pupils have parents serving in the Armed Forces.
Monger will discuss his book Find Your Drive, which draws on his motorsport career and his life as a double amputee since the age of 17. The book aims to build children's confidence through reading and help them shape their futures. The visits will feature interactive events, student workshops and Q&A sessions for parents, carers and garrison staff. Leyburn's Wonky Tree Bookshop will provide books for the event.
Monger is an F1 TV star and National Year of Reading ambassador. He has trained to break the para-triathlon world record and is beginning training for the 2028 Paralympic Games.
How it is being reported
- F1 TV star Billy Monger to visit North East and North Yorks schools for reading driveF1 star Billy Monger visits North East and North Yorkshire schools on November 5 and 6 for Operation Storytime, promoting reading, confidence and ambition.The Northern Echo · 31 Oct, 08:00
- F1 TV star Billy Monger to visit North East and North Yorks schools for reading driveF1 star Billy Monger visits North East and North Yorkshire schools on November 5 and 6 for Operation Storytime, promoting reading, confidence and ambition.Darlington & Stockton Times · 31 Oct, 08:00
In this story: Billy Monger · Macmillan Children's Books · North East · North Yorkshire · Gateshead · Catterick Garrison
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