An eight-year-old boy from Bolton, praised by the Duchess of Cornwall for completing a marathon lockdown reading challenge, has written and self-published his own book. Milan Kumar, eight, released 'Covid Christmas Parade', which tells the story of a young boy spreading festive cheer during the pandemic.
Milan completed the year-long 50-book reading challenge in just three months during the first lockdown. The Duchess of Cornwall wrote to congratulate him on his 'absolutely wonderful' achievement.
Proceeds from his book will go to the National Literacy Trust, and his fundraising efforts have earned him a Points of Light award from Prime Minister Boris Johnson, given to outstanding volunteers making a difference in their communities. He has already raised £3,000.
'I feel proud knowing I have made a difference to the lives of other children affected by Covid-19 because reading promotes health and wellbeing,' Milan said. 'I love reading and learning about the world through books, and I want to help as many children as possible discover the magic of reading and all the great benefits it comes with.'
