The decimation of libraries probably affects under 5s - the age where reading for pleasure is established - more than any other group. Books for little kids are short and expensive, but you used to be able to go to a library and take 5 different ones home every week.
As @frankcottrell_b says in the article, the solution is in our hands. Stop closing libraries. Retain school librarians and employ many more. Fund author visits to schools. Publishers, stop throwing cash at celebrities and focus instead on engaging young readers. We can fix this.
Nottingham Forest invited Warriors United, a learning disability football team, for a press conference, as part of Down Syndrome Awareness month.
Look at how Nuno answers their questions. What a man. ❤️
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@Dannythefink Bloody hell. I did not expect such a sharp and unpleasant turn, especially in a debate that requires empathy and nuance.
What a monstrous bellend.
It's kind of incredible that Barack Obama can be one of the best political speakers we've seen this century and still not be the best speaker in his own family.
You don't have to be any sort of leftwinger, or even centrist, or at all anti-American (the opposite, in fact) to see support for Trump as a red line in British politics. All of these people must be kept away from achieving or regaining power.
@IanDunt Not to beatify Lennon, but the bit where he gets tired of all the stoner philosophizing, cuts to the chase and offers him a bite to eat is so heartening. Bollocks to this lad, come and have a cuppa.