Save our libraries: Children's author Jacqueline Wilson is urging council bosses to think again over cuts to libraries and warns of the 'dreadful' impact of them closing... more
Aurella Brzezowska, the girl who represents the thousands in London who don't own a single book, touched everyone, including Argos. David Cohen reports on the store's reaction... more
Bing! Here’s an interesting press release: “Art Attack: Sales of Art Materials Rocket as Britain Gets Creative”. Who came up with it? Tesco, the latest player in Britain's creative industries... more
Why do we bother with Father's Day? The male parent offers precious little to celebrate. Most fathers are absent, in mind if not in body, and those that are present are greedy, stupid, lazy, drunk, selfish and bald... more
Forget Hogwarts, old children's tales are the best read. So say Children's Laureates Quentin Blake, Anne Fine, Michael Morpurgo, Jacqueline Wilson and Michael Rosen... more
Is nothing sacred? Children's novelist Jacqueline Wilson had her latest bestseller My Sister Jodie removed from Asda shelves after a complaint about the use of the word "twat" in the text... more
Featuring prize-winning authors, historians, poets and performers, the London Literature Festival has something to offer all lovers of the written and spoken word.... more
Showcasing exhibits ranging-from a 17th century doll's house to rare Star Wars memorabilia, the V&A Museum of Childhood re-opens after a £4.7million refurbishment.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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