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Children’s levels of writing enjoyment drop lowest in 14 years

The number of children who enjoy writing in their free time has dropped to its lowest level in the past

VIDEO: Wimbledon Bookfest – 2021 Sunrise Festival

South West Londoner went along to Wimbledon Bookfest, a literary festival that attracts thousands of visitors each year. The festival

Boyd’s Book Stop is building a brighter Brixton

A former homeless man is battling to save the Brixton book stand he built with his own hands. Book Stop

Where’s Wally? Themed charity race for runners and readers alike to hit Clapham Common

Jovial joggers will be bringing ‘Where’s Wally’ out of hiding for a themed fun run on Clapham Common this March.

Muggles rejoice as Harry Potter Book Night brings wizarding magic to Fulham

Witches, wizards, squibs and muggles descended on Nomad Books to Lumios up Harry Potter Book Night to ‘Alohomora’ the wizarding

Keep calm and save the kitties! London tech gurus vow to get kids coding with game Erase All Kittens

Coding gurus who want children to be creators rather than consumers of digital technologies have created a game to get

Kingston librarian who engages young readers using iPads and Facebook nominated in School Librarian of the Year Awards

A Kingston school librarian has been shortlisted for the most prestigious award in her profession after engaging students through reading

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