A team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Kegworth has visited a primary school in Clifton to spend time with the pupils and encourage fun reading in partnership with National Literacy Trust. The visit to Milford Academy was part of a partnership between Amazon and National Literacy Trust. The … [Read more...]
Local author to speak at Newark Book Festival
A local author of Brian Clough books will return to his journalistic roots when he makes guest appearances at two book festivals in the county this summer. Former award-winning radio, TV and newspaper reporter Marcus Alton has written five popular books about legendary football manager Brian … [Read more...]
Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School receive gift of 400 Books!
Children at Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School had something extra to celebrate on World Book Day following a whopping book donation. In total 400 hundred books were donated to the school by ‘Chase Rewarding Futures School Libraries Programme’, a scheme created by The National Literacy … [Read more...]
News from The Bookcase – “more than just a bookshop”
The Bookcase in Lowdham is well known in the area for being more than “just a book shop”. Here owner Jane Streeter updates us with recent news and the exciting introduction of Youtube interviews: We have lots to report from The Bookcase this month! We have extended our opening hours and are now … [Read more...]
Imagination Library delivers 250,000 books to children in Nottingham
A scheme that gives free books to children has reached a major milestone in Nottingham. A total of 250,000 books have now been delivered to children aged 0-5 in Nottingham through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The book-gifting charity was introduced in the city in 2009 and now has more … [Read more...]