Renowned Authors Unite to Advocate for Mandatory School Libraries in the UK
LONDON, UK – Acclaimed British author Philip Pullman has teamed up with fellow children’s writers Michael Morpurgo and Julia Donaldson to advocate for the presence of libraries in all schools in Britain. In a collective call to the government, the trio emphasized the importance of legal protection and status for school libraries at every level of education. Pullman argued that school libraries are crucial for enhancing children’s reading abilities and fostering a love for literature. Pullman further criticized the downgrading of school libraries into mere “information centers” focused on technology rather than books. Donaldson echoed … Read more