The educational project, which is overseen by the club's Community Trust at five libraries across Lancashire, harnesses the motivational power of football to encourage families to enjoy reading.

Each child was chosen above their peers by the Premier League Reading Stars (PLRS) Library Leaders for their contribution to and positive attitude towards the successful scheme.

Goalkeeper Robinson, who is Rovers' Reading Stars ambassador, was given a grilling about his life both on and off the pitch, before signing some autographs and posing for photos with the kids.

Programme tutor Jo Walsh said: "A question and answer session with our very own Reading Star was a fantastic way to round off a thoroughly successful project, whilst rewarding the chosen children for showing an excellent attitude towards reading."

The popular PLRS initiative aims to inspire families to pick up a book and read more often and is run by the Premier League, the National Literacy Trust and the Football Foundation.

Twenty Barclays Premier League players have revealed their favourite reads to kick off the seventh season of the scheme.

The players have selected the usual wide variety of books, including a number of classics, autobiographies and popular children's favourites. The choices are eclectic and personal, ranging from the fun and accessible to the aspirational and unexpected.

The project has a simple central premise. Each season the twenty Barclays Premier League clubs nominate a player as their 'Reading Star'. The player selects their favourite children's or adult's book to create a twenty-strong book list.

All clubs have adopted at least one library, who receive free copies of all the recommended titles. Families who take part in sessions at the library have the chance to meet their Reading Star and a local author, as well as getting involved in a series of football-based literacy events throughout the initiative.

The Premier League Reading Stars challenge offers a free wallchart and stickers to encourage groups of youngsters to read. Click here for more details.

A study recently launched by the National Literacy Trust has also revealed that other than family members, sports people are the most likely role models for young people, and the most likely public figures to inspire reading.

The PLRS scheme has been developed as part of a partnership between the National Literacy Trust, Football Foundation and the Premier League, and will be supported by a series of family reading groups at libraries across the country. Funding is provided by the Premier League, Football Foundation and Arts Council England.

For more information on Premier League Reading Stars, click here