“Being read to as a small child and reading yourself when you're older can help you be healthier as an adult and even live longer.” – Franziska Liebig, Arts Council England

In this exciting episode, Krish dives into Alex Rider: Stormbreaker by Anthony Horowitz, a fast-paced spy adventure filled with gadgets, danger and daring missions. When fourteen-year-old Alex discovers his uncle’s death was not an accident, he is thrown into a world of secret agents, powerful billionaires and high stakes missions that test his courage at every turn.

Krish also talks with Franziska Liebig from Arts Council England, the organisation dedicated to ensuring everyone can experience the magic of books and creativity. Fran shares how reading can change lives by improving wellbeing, sparking imagination and helping every child find their own story. Together, they explore the power of books to inspire empathy, confidence and lifelong curiosity.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Alex Rider: Stormbreaker, thrilling read for young spies and adventurers
• How reading builds creativity, imagination and wellbeing
• Why every kind of reading counts, from comics to novels
• The importance of seeing yourself represented in stories
• Exciting reading initiatives ahead of the National Year of Reading 2026

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