A LOVE of literacy has inspired high school students to launch their own book club.

Year 9 students at the Harwich and Dovercourt High School in Hall Lane have been praised for starting the club, which has seen 15 students attend the after-school session to discuss a favourite book.

Teacher Vanessa Williams, who oversees the club, said the idea came about when she told students about a book club she is part of.

She said: “Harwich and Dovercourt High School is a Reading School, which means every student starts every lesson reading a book of their choice.

“Our students have a real passion for reading so when I mentioned the book club to my Year 9 students, they were really keen to start their own.

“I am really proud that they have brought their shared love of reading together in this way.”

The first book club kicked off with students discussing Cinderella is Dead after they all chose their favourite book and one was selected at random.

Vanessa added: “I was really impressed with the enthusiasm on show and how well they all articulated their thoughts about the book.

“A book club is a great way of uniting a shared love of reading and learning and I look forward to seeing it go from strength to strength.”