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Poetry by Post
8 Dec 2017

Poetry by Post

by Zoe | posted in: A. F. Harrold | 9

Today’s poem in our Poetree Calendar is Parasol (or Just a Light Shower) written by A.F. Harrold (@afharrold). I discovered this poem thanks to what has turned out to be my literary experience of the year (forget Pullman’s new book! … Continued

Book Charities, Giveaways, Poetry, Post/mail/letters
Raising funds to help stock donkey drawn libraries in Somalia
22 Mar 2017

Raising funds to help stock donkey drawn libraries in Somalia

by Zoe | posted in: Books in the community | 1

As a staunch fan of libraries, and one who happened to be born in Africa (in Zambia), I was really interested when Africa Educational Trust approached me about their Books to Readers appeal, which is looking to raise £3000 to … Continued

Book Charities, Books / Libraries
Top tips on building with books and a BIG thankyou
6 Mar 2015

Top tips on building with books and a BIG thankyou

by Zoe | posted in: Clara Vulliamy, Marcus Alexander, Polly Faber, SF Said | 19

It all began with a jokey conversation on Twitter. Polly (who has her début collection of stories, Mango & Bambang: The Not-a-Pig, out this September, illustrated by Clara Vulliamy) shared a picture of an igloo built of books and from … Continued

Book Charities, Building, World Book Day

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