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10 Banned Books for Banned Book Week - Shocking!

Banned Book Week is celebrated on the final week of September and is organised by the American Library Association to celebrate the freedom to read. They believe that everyone should...

10 Things that will remind you of school - Nost...

September is always a nostalgic month for me as it always reminds me of the beginning of school.  These 10 things are sure to remind you of your junior school days,...

Happy Birthday Colin Firth! Mr. Darcy Turns 55!

It is Colin Firth's birthday today! He was born on 10th September 1960 in Grayshott, Hampshire, England. He has inspired in many book adaptations but our all time favourite has...

Inspirational Quotations About Education / Scho...

September means back to school for students, staff and teachers! Let these words of wisdom get you in the mood.  1. "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can...

Once Upon a Time... Authors when they were Youn...

1. Before The Iron Throne… 2. Before the Misery… 3. Before Big Brother… 4. Before A Room of One’s Own… 5. Before The Sun Rises… 6. Before Rebecca… 7. Before...

Happy Birthday Sir Arthur Conan Doyle!

Sherlock's creator (though he would have hated this title) was born today, 22nd May in 1859. He had a love-hate relationship with Sherlock; despite it becoming the most popular detective series...