new Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson

Julia Donaldson backs National Libraries Day

June 13th, 2011

The Bookseller reports that, the success of this year’s Save Our Libraries Day – with 120 events held across the country to demonstrate support for local libraries threatened with cuts and closures – has led to calls for an annual National Libraries Day. The plan has the backing of a wide range of organisations including the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals, Campaign for the Book, the Crime Writers Association, the Publishers Association and The Bookseller.

In her acceptance speech on Monday (6th June), the new Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson (pictured) signalled her intention to be an advocate for the public library service during her two years in the role, saying: “I care very much about libraries and I’m looking for more opportunities to speak out against the cuts and closures I see as so damaging to our children’s future.” She has since announced she plans to take a tour of libraries across the UK.