East Yorkshire school pupils get a lesson in literacy using video games as inspiration
East Yorkshire school pupils get a lesson in literacy using video games as inspiration
East Yorkshire school pupils get a lesson in literacy using video games as inspiration
By Deborah Hall
February 20, 2026
Summary
The University of Hull will host From Player to Page, a free two-day literacy and creative writing event for students ages 12 to 15 from Hull and the East Riding. The program uses narrative video games, including Stray, Celeste, and Papers, Please, to spark interest in reading, writing, and English. Students will join guided gameplay, writing workshops, panel discussions, and careers talks with professional writers and game industry experts. Organized by education specialist Simon Engerer, the initiative aims to reach students who may not connect with traditional literacy lessons and show them how storytelling can lead to confidence and careers.
Reference
Hall, D. (2026, February 20). East Yorkshire school pupils get a lesson in literacy using video games as inspiration. Hull Live. https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/hull-east-yorkshire-news/east-yorkshire-school-pupils-lesson-10826798