Children in England will be able to access books online free during school closures via a virtual library.
Internet classroom Oak National Academy created the library after schools moved to remote learning for the majority of pupils until February half-term.
Formed with The National Literacy Trust, the library will provide a book a week from its author of the week.
The first book to feature will be Dame Jacqueline Wilson’s The Story Of Tracy Beaker, and will be available to access free for a week from 17 January.