Blackwell and Waterstone’s reveal charity campaigns

Written By: Lisa Campbell Publication Date: Fri, 11/11/2011 - 07:33 Blackwell and Waterstone's have unveiled two charity campaigns in the run-up to Christmas. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Waterstones prize winner Elle McNicoll: ‘I never saw autistic girls in books’

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