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As the UK's national library, the British Library is proud to join forces with the National Literacy Trust to support the National Year of Reading.
By doing so we hope to offer a platform of opportunity both internally and externally to its yearly activities and to encourage people to read in businesses, homes, and communities around the country, providing new opportunities to read and helping people to access help and support through schools and libraries.
The National Year of Reading is a year-long celebration of reading, in all its forms. It aims to help build a greater national passion for reading in England – for children, families and adult learners alike. Each month from April to December 2008 will be accompanied by a theme under which local community activities will take place.
The National Year of Reading’s goal is to promote the diversity of reading. It has at its heart the key values of impact, celebration, creativity, and legacy.
As deliverers of the World’s Knowledge, who better to support the National Year of Reading than the UK's greatest library. Whether helping with a local event or attending one of our own, every little bit helps. Be the change you wish to see, and promote reading with your every step!
The Big Read - Writers meet the Readers
Tuesday 16 December 2008
To celebrate the close of the National Year of Reading and the culmination of the Big Read, the British Library is hosting an exciting evening wiith some of London’s most innovative and stimulating writers. Participants of this unique event will be able to engage with a diverse panel consisting of journalists, authors, editors,stage writes, art directors, broadcasters and acclaimed British novelists.
Event time: 18.00– 21.00
Location: Conference Centre, British Library
Price: Free