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Natalia I. Kucirkova

Professor Reading and Early Childhood Development, The Open University

Professor Reading and Early Childhood Development, The Open University Natalia I. Kucirkova is Professor of Early Childhood Education at The Open University, UK and at the University of Stavanger, Norway. Natalia’s research concerns innovative ways of supporting children’s book reading, digital literacy, and exploring the role of personalisation in the early years. Natalia’s research takes place collaboratively across academia, commercial and third sectors. Her latest book is "Inspirational Women in Academia Supporting Careers and Improving Minority Representation" by Routledge. Photo: Anne Lise Norheim AYF