Outgoing Children's Laureate on new appointment: He will be an amazing role model

The video discusses the importance of reading during the pandemic, highlighting efforts by Booktrust to inspire children and families. It covers a campaign to improve library access in schools, emphasizing the role of libraries in fostering economic success and well-being. The video also stresses the need for diverse representation in literature, encouraging children to see themselves in books and consider writing as a potential career.

How can seeing writers and illustrators who resemble them affect children's aspirations?

What message does the speaker convey about the importance of role models for children?