Literacy Programs in Prisons

Dua Lipa visits Downview Women's Prison to explore the Books Unlocked program, which promotes literacy among inmates by providing access to Booker Prize titles and author interactions. The initiative, started by the Booker Prize Foundation and the National Literacy Trust, has expanded to 95 prisons across the UK and Ireland. Dua Lipa shares her experience attending a reading group, highlighting the program's impact on empathy and personal growth. The video emphasizes the importance of literacy in rehabilitation and the creation of supportive reading communities.

What is the main purpose of Dua Lipa's visit to Downview Women's Prison?

• To perform a concert

• To understand the Books Unlocked program

• To conduct a workshop

• To meet with prison officials

Who collaborated to set up the Books Unlocked program?

• The Booker Prize Foundation and National Literacy Trust

• The British Library and National Literacy Trust

• The Booker Prize Foundation and British Library

• The National Literacy Trust and British Council

What was the initial idea behind the Books Unlocked program?

• To donate books to schools

• To provide online reading materials

• To organize book fairs in prisons

• To involve authors in prison reading groups

How many prisons does the Books Unlocked program currently reach?

• 75

• 95

• 120

• 50

What book was discussed during Dua Lipa's visit to the reading group?

• The Testaments by Margaret Atwood

• Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart

• The Mirror and the Light by Hilary Mantel

• Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo

What emotional impact does reading fiction have on prisoners, according to the program?

• It fosters empathy

• It causes confusion

• It increases anxiety

• It leads to isolation

What role do prison librarians play in the Books Unlocked program?

• They organize book fairs

• They select books for reading groups

• They write book reviews

• They conduct literacy classes

What is the main goal of Dua Lipa's Service 95 book club?

• To publish new books

• To encourage more people to read

• To promote digital reading

• To organize author meet-and-greets

Why is literacy important for prisoners after their release?

• It makes them more creative

• It enhances their social skills

• It improves their health

• It helps them find jobs

What does reading fiction help develop, according to the program?

• Technical knowledge

• Mathematical skills

• Imagination

• Physical strength