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Reflections on Hay Festival 2024
Earlier this year, we were delighted to welcome novelist Priscilla Morris to our event at Hay Festival. Here, Priscilla shares her thoughts on the event.
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Sharing the power of books at Hay Festival 2024
Find out more about our event at Hay Festival, where our Vice Patron, Lord Paul Boateng was joined in conversation by writers Elif Shafak and Priscilla Morris
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Librarianship in times of conflict
Why do libraries become targets during conflict? And why do so many put themselves in harm’s way to protect them? In this blog, our chair Dr. Alice Prochaska reflects on these questions, and more.
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A personal appeal from Rageh Omaar
On 11th June, Rageh Omaar will present our BBC Radio 4 appeal. In this blog, he tells us why he’s so pleased to support our work.
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Voices from Syria
In February, devastating earthquakes rocked Syria and Turkey. When the time comes, we stand ready to restock reading spaces that have been destroyed – because for students like Ahmed, education can’t wait.
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A message from our Chief Executive
We join the world in expressing our deepest sympathies to everyone affected by the recent earthquakes in Turkey.
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Flying away with books
Like many people living in West Bank, 17-year-old Dalia's life can be unpredictable. Read why she finds solace in books.
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Finding peace in books
Habiba fled Afghanistan alone with her two children. Now books are helping her build a new future.
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Books for a better life
Jocknus supports people fleeing war in South Sudan. He told us about what books mean for the youngest refugees.
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