Cooke defends Brent library; no word from Hunt

Written By: Benedicte Page Publication Date: Mon, 17/10/2011 - 14:25 Literary agent Geraldine Cooke is calling on members of the book trade with links to Brent to join demonstrators in their vigils outside the north London borough's closed libraries. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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Salman Rushdie Has a New Book, and a Message: ‘Words Are the Only Victors’

Nearly six months after he was brutally attacked, Rushdie is recovering and releasing a new novel, with the literary world rallying to his side. Continue reading at The New York Times

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Book Bans are Driving Kids Away from Libraries and Reading

As recent laws restrict school librarians from bringing in new books, they're seeing a drop off of students using the library at all. Continue reading at Book Riot

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The Week in Libraries: January 20, 2023

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Prince Harry told his story in his own words. But what happens now?

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The Week in Libraries: January 13, 2023

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Exploring the Innovative Community Libraries of Korea

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OverDrive: Record Number of Libraries Surpassed One Million Digital Lends in 2022

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America’s Public Libraries Reflect the Systematic Failures and Social Inequality of Our Country

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PW’s 2022 People of the Year: The Defenders

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