En Vogue

I’ve always loved magazines. There’s something about flicking through the latest issue of Vogue or Tatler that feels like a treat. The glossy covers, the editorials, the photographs that make you pause - all of it draws you in before you’ve even read a single word. Magazines don’t demand that you read cover to cover; you can dip in and out, scan the features, or linger over the season’s fashion edit that catches your eye. It’s curiosity and the freedom to choose that keep you turning the pages.

For some children, reading a book can feel overwhelming. A whole chapter might seem too much, and the pressure to 'get through it' can take away the enjoyment. That’s where magazines can make all the difference. Take The Week Junior, for example - a current affairs magazine written just for children. From world news to science, sport to animals, its bright illustrations and captivating articles make complex ideas easy to understand. Like fashion magazines, it’s colourful, exciting, and instantly accessible. Sometimes reading is about flicking, skipping, and circling back - just like with the magazines we love. What matters is that children are reading, and more importantly, that they’re enjoying it. They can pick up an issue, read a bit, put it down, and return later. No pressure. No overwhelm - just reading, bit by bit. And often, that spark leads to bigger things: the first step into a book on the same topic, or the confidence to try something more challenging. Before they realise it, they’re reading for pleasure.

It’s a reminder that reading doesn’t always mean starting at chapter one and finishing the whole book, or ticking off the latest bestseller - it’s about engagement. It’s about finding something that sparks curiosity and makes children want to keep reading. Just as we reach for a glossy magazine to unwind, children can find comfort in dipping into a magazine that speaks to their world. Because whether it’s Vogue, Tatler, or The Week Junior, the magic of magazines is the same: they remind us that reading should be exciting, inviting, and, most of all, something we actually enjoy doing.