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The Storybarn selects… from The Reader Bookshelf

As part of our ongoing work exploring texts from The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked members of our Children & Young People…

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January’s Stories and Poems

January’s set of Stories and Poems offer a little bit of something for a range of different needs and feelings.…

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Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who writes, creates, experiments and thinks differently

Trying to find a gift for someone who writes, creates, experiments and thinks differently? Look no further! We've hand-picked a…

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Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who teaches, encourages, and tries to lead the way

Christmas is just 12 days away! Need some inspiration when it comes to gift giving? We've put our heads together…

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Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who stands by when things get tough

Looking for something extra special? We've chosen a selection of books especially for someone who cares, and stands close by…

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Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who’s always rushing about

More recommended reads in our Christmas round up! Here, we've picked a selection of books that might make the perfect…

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Christmas Recommended Reads: For the person who finds respite in nature

Christmas is just around the corner! And what better present to give - and receive - than a beloved book?…

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From The Reader Bookshelf… Gilead by Marilynne Robinson

As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…

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Literature

December’s Stories and Poems

Winter is beginning to set in, but while the days are getting shorter and colder, December’s selection of Stories and…

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From The Reader Bookshelf… A Portable Paradise by Roger Robinson

As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…

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From The Reader Bookshelf… The Borrowers by Mary Norton

As part of our ongoing work around The Reader Bookshelf, we've asked staff to share their thoughts about some of the…

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Gravity Festival lifts off

Thanks to all of you who joined us earlier this month for Gravity – a new kind of festival where…

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