The keen readers from Sacred Heart Primary called in at Parkville Care Centre on Walpole Street to mark World Book Day.
Pupils shared their favourite book by reading to residents and also gifted a selection of books to those living at Parkville.
This year the pupils from Year 2 to Year 6 have created postcard bookmarks depicting their favourite book or character and presented these to their new reading buddies.
And at the end of their visit the young bibliophiles were invited to choose a 2026 World Book Day book to add to their own collection.
The inter-generational reading activity was made possible thanks to a partnership between the National Literacy Trust in Middlesbrough, the Public Health Seniors Connected Project and Middlesbrough Libraries.
Middlesbrough National Literacy Trust Manager Allison Potter said: “These World Book Day celebrations have been a fantastic example of the joy that books can bring to the whole community – regardless of age – here in Middlesbrough.
“We know how important reading for pleasure can be for children’s confidence, empathy and mental wellbeing, so it was wonderful to see the pupils and residents spending time reading and sharing books together.”
Councillor Philippa Storey, Middlesbrough Deputy Mayor and Executive member for Education & Culture, said: “Reading is the magical gift that keeps on giving, from infancy all the way through to adulthood.
“Bringing keen young readers together with care home residents just shows there’s no barrier to the joy books can bring across the generations.
“We’re passionate about improving literacy levels across Middlesbrough and beyond, and events like this show just what can be achieved.”
