Edinburgh mum launches children’s audio book project

Voxblock is a screen-free audio player where children can listen to stories and learn

Amie Flett

An Edinburgh mum has launched a new project to encourage more children to listen to audio books.

STV News has been to one school in East Lothian where it has become a key classroom tool.

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