Kirklees is one of five local authorities offering children in care and their carers better access to books.

The Right to Read initiative is helping to set up starter libraries in nine local residential homes.

Young people in care often do not have access to books or the opportunity to share books with adults but the Right to Read initiative hopes to change all that and raise the profile of reading.

Philip Cotterill, Kirklees Council's chief social services officer, said the council was delighted to be involved with the project.

"This project will help us to raise the awareness of our carers and recognise the vital role they play in the literacy and educational achievements of the young people in their care," he said.

"Along with our colleagues in the education service, we will continue to make sure that we encourage and support the young people in our care to make the most of their educational opportunities."