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The power of speech in Ambridge

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The Guardian - UK · Sep 2, 2022

Are Texas parents opting out of school book fairs and social-emotional lessons?

DALLAS — Laney Hawes would never consider banning her four children from book fairs at their local school.

Tribune News Service · Sep 2, 2022

William and Kate pen foreword to new GCHQ spy riddle book

Prince William and Kate Middleton told today how solving spy riddle skills can help to address mental health challenges.

Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2022

Lanarkshire novelist lands number one best seller on Amazon

Sophie Gravia's newest book 'What Happens in Dubai' follows on from her first hit novel 'A Glasgow Kiss'

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022

‘A masterpiece’: why Tove Jansson’s The Summer Book is as relevant as ever at 50

She might be better known as the creator of the Moomins but the Finnish author’s tender hymn to nature and tolerance is as relevant today as it was a half-century ago

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1, 2022

Vogue Williams shares excitement after publishing first children's book

'It’s like something I never thought I would be able to do'

Irish Mirror · Sep 1, 2022

Some "Classified" Events

Some upcoming events, plus a new review and a podcast.

Reason · Sep 1, 2022

Shashi Tharoor to tell BR Ambedkar's story in a new biography

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor will come out with a biography of BR Ambedkar next month in which he will provide insights into his life and also highlight the disputes the latter had with other political and intellectual giants of his era, including Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru.

The Times of India · Sep 1, 2022

‘All these beautiful stars!’: Trent Dalton and acting royalty bring Boy Swallows Universe to the screen

After Boy Swallows Universe broke records , and became a hit stage production last year, Netflix has announced cast and production is now underway in Brisbane

The New Daily · Sep 1, 2022

Paisley greats including Paolo Nutini to feature in free colouring book available at Spree Festival

A limited run of 2,000 copies will be up for grabs.

Daily Record · Sep 1, 2022