23 Responses to “A Librarithon to raise money for Book Aid International”

1. Susan Stephenson, the Book Chook
   February 15th, 2011 @ 8:55 am

   Great idea, Zoe. I love the thought of you and the girls going speed-librarying.

   At the donation page, you said to let you know a special book to look out for. Can you ask the girls if they will try to find a story about an Australian animal, please?

2. Zoe
   February 15th, 2011 @ 9:23 am

   I don’t know how speedy we’ll be Susan – going by public transport generally means we have to be quite relaxed about timings! But that’s no bad thing. It will help us remember it’s as much about the journey as the destination.

3. Ali B
   February 15th, 2011 @ 9:44 am

   What a great idea! Perhaps you could find one of Russell Hoban’s picture books, particularly one of the Frances books?

4. maggy, red ted art
   February 15th, 2011 @ 9:51 am

   Great challenge! Good luck! Donation made x

5. Zoe
   February 15th, 2011 @ 10:17 am

   Certainly will Ali! Especially after reading your post about Hoban – http://ali-fantasticreads.blogspot.com/2011/02/jam-today.html

6. Zoe
   February 15th, 2011 @ 10:18 am

   Thanks so much Maggy!

7. Kate
   February 15th, 2011 @ 9:21 pm

   Such a good idea Looking forward to the photos!!

8. Zoe
   February 16th, 2011 @ 6:20 am

   Thanks Kate! We’re looking forward to it to. Just wish we could visit some libraries in Edinburgh!

9. sophie
   February 16th, 2011 @ 9:18 am

   It’s a real shame to close libraries…and I feel very sad about it…..

10. Zoe
    February 16th, 2011 @ 1:08 pm

    Yes, Sophie, it is very sad. Is something similar happening in France too?

11. Marjorie (PaperTigers)
    February 16th, 2011 @ 2:44 pm

    Wow what a great idea and definitely worthy of sponsorship! Which counties exactly? And now I need to head over to your Russel Hoban post…

12. Zoe
    February 16th, 2011 @ 4:58 pm

    Hi Marjorie, well, definitely West Midlands, Staffordshire and then maybe Warwickshire, Dorset or Devon – it depends a bit on what else happens in half term! Would be really lovely if you could sponsor us – and if there’s a book you’d like us to read on our journey…

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14. sophie
    February 17th, 2011 @ 9:19 am

    It does not happen here for the moment. libraries depend on councils and very local structures, so it has a strong electoral impact to close them. even village have or try to have one by grouping with the surrounding villages.

    of course, it’s not the same for schools, post-offices, hospitals… so they close… we are not very happy with this situation……

15. Ruth
    February 17th, 2011 @ 12:40 pm

    What a fantastic idea Zoe – I hope you and the girls have a great time doing it. I would think the Campaign for Libraries would love to know what you’re doing if you’ve not told them already.
    http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Fight-For-Libraries-campaign-from-The-Bookseller/134767896588119

16. Zoe
    February 17th, 2011 @ 12:48 pm

    Thanks Ruth, no I hadn’t yet contacted the Campaign for Libraries – so thanks very much for pointing me in the right direction!

17. Caroline Lennox
    February 17th, 2011 @ 2:00 pm

    Hi Zoe,
    This is a fantastic idea! Unfortunately, as you know, our local library closed despite our campaign, and we’ve had to join another. Luckily we have a car as there isn’t a direct bus route from where we live. For those unable to travel there is a library bus still operating on the old library site – but lots of children lost out on Rhyme Time as the bus doesn’t offer this service
    Crappy cuts!

18. Zoe
    February 17th, 2011 @ 2:12 pm

    Oh Caroline, I always love reading your comments but this one depresses me Yes, as with so many of the cuts at the moment it’s those least able that lose out the most – those who rely on public transport, or who rely on other people such as children and the elderly. Since our local library closed (apparently only temporarily…) M has only been to the library twice as it would cost me £5 to take her and me on the bus (whilst J and I can go by bike). She’s lucky as we have so many books at home, but I know lots of people who aren’t so fortunate.

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