I totally support the National Year Of Reading. We desperately need a culture of reading for pleasure to replace the culture of constant tests in schools, backed by proper government funding. And we need STORYTIME to be part of the school day, every day!
(Art @chrisriddell50)
Why do books matter? Because books open eyes & hearts & minds. They can show us the world in a different light, helping us imagine other lives. Books can connect us, bringing us together, building bridges in a world of walls. They are the greatest empathy engines ever invented.
@whatSFSaid I've been corrected - Maeve has all of these books and loves them, but Varjak Paw is her favourite! Should she be one of the lucky few, then Varjak Paw would be her choice, thank you.
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I've been off social media for a while, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Just RT to enter & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14!
BOOK GIVEAWAY!!! I've been off social media for a while, working very hard on my new book, trying to get it done in less than 9 years this time! In the meantime, I'm giving away signed copies of all my books so far. Just RT to enter & say which one you'd like - closes Dec 14!
Domestic abuse incidents increase by 26% when our national team plays.
It increases by a staggering 38-50% if they lose.
One incident is one too many.
Please share this number in case it catches someone in need this evening 👇🏼
☎️ 0808 2000 247
This #HungerStrikeMedal belonged to Maud Joachim who was arrested, imprisoned & force-fed for campaigning for votes for women. Don't forget to use your hard-won vote tomorrow - so many have fought for this right! #GeneralElections2024#VotesForWomen
@sarajcox Age 10 I was told I was 'near the prize' (a huge teddy!) on a map game at the primary school Christmas fair. I was distraught to be announced winner of a 14lb turkey. Mum was annoyed as we had to drive miles to collect it and she'd already bought a turkey 😂