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Inspired by Robert Macfarlane and curated by Jennie Orchard, this anthology features essays celebrating the joy of giving books to children and young people, written by some of the world's most beloved authors. Reflecting on the books that shaped their childhoods and ignited their passion for reading, these writers share transformative experiences that guided them toward becoming readers and writers themselves. Following the success of its first edition, this heartwarming collection underscores the enduring power of literature. The authors explore the stories that influenced them, offering a compelling guide to nurturing a love of reading in the younger generation. Contributions come from notable figures such as Tristan Bancks, William Boyd, Shankari Chandran, and many others, culminating in an afterword by Julia Eccleshare. All royalties from this collection are generously donated to Room to Read and U-Go, organizations founded by John Wood that promote literacy and education for girls and young women.
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The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation, Jennie Orchard, Robert Macfarlane
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- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2025
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- Titel
- The Gifts of Reading for the Next Generation
- Untertitel
- Essays on Nurturing a Passion for Reading
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Jennie Orchard, Robert Macfarlane
- Verlag
- Scribe Us
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2025
- Einband
- Hardcover
- ISBN10
- 1964992125
- ISBN13
- 9781964992129
- Reihe
- Schlagwörter
- Belletristik, Wahre Geschichten, Klassiker, Meinungsjournalismus, Literarische Kritik, Gesammelte Werke, Über Bücher, Lesen
- Beschreibung
- Inspired by Robert Macfarlane and curated by Jennie Orchard, this anthology features essays celebrating the joy of giving books to children and young people, written by some of the world's most beloved authors. Reflecting on the books that shaped their childhoods and ignited their passion for reading, these writers share transformative experiences that guided them toward becoming readers and writers themselves. Following the success of its first edition, this heartwarming collection underscores the enduring power of literature. The authors explore the stories that influenced them, offering a compelling guide to nurturing a love of reading in the younger generation. Contributions come from notable figures such as Tristan Bancks, William Boyd, Shankari Chandran, and many others, culminating in an afterword by Julia Eccleshare. All royalties from this collection are generously donated to Room to Read and U-Go, organizations founded by John Wood that promote literacy and education for girls and young women.