Topical book news

…while we’re not fully sure what’s achieved in banning a book outright, but still it is always important to understand what the book is and why any potential restriction is being put forward.

If you’re not familiar, World Book Night is an event put on each year by The Reading Agency, which itself believes in people “reading their way to a better life”.

The books and entertainment e-tailer has rounded up a selection of titles which children may love to read during the spring season and beyond.

A lot has been happening of late. A little round-up. 

If you saw our post on Monday, you'll know that yesterday the Speak Up For Libraries group lobbied parliament - both on keeping libraries open, and ensuring they grow with their communities. Such support is certainly needed, especially as some 549 libraries have closed across Britain since David Cameron became Prime Minister.

The success of this year's National Libraries Day has been fantastic, and it adds yet greater weight to the Speak Up For Libraries campaign. The group which will be lobbying parliament tomorrow, 9th February, and it's encouraging anyone who's interested to join them.