Kindle Corner

Kindle Corner began when a group of primary school teachers in Camden expressed concern that their students were not achieving the expected reading levels compared to those from neighbouring boroughs. Camden, a bustling borough, is a neighborhood where 149 languages are spoken and for more than half its residents, English is not their first language. There is a direct correlation between how well a child performs in school and their success in the job market. Therefore, the heart to succeeding through the education system is to ensure that every child primarily enjoys the pleasure of reading and how to read. A child who masters reading will potentially overcome any existing barriers that put them at a disadvantage compared to their counterpart who are from high income earning households. (The Reading framework of January 2022. Published by the DFE).

With a strong belief that early intervention could change this narrative, Salina Khatun, founder of Kindle Corner, began a mission; to spark a love for reading for all children and empower caregivers along the way. Salina is a qualified teacher, mother of young children and now a community leader. She believes when children read for pleasure, it is one of the best indicators for success both academically and socially.

Salina took a small volunteer role in Camden, telling stories to children outside of school hours in order to bridge the gap in literacy levels, but she found this simply wasn’t enough. Salina bravely left her full-time teaching role to start Kindle Corner a literacy focused charity organisation that to date Kindle Corner has helped hundreds of children and parents to develop a love of reading and create a sense of community.