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Malorie Blackman Reflects on 25 Years of Noughts & Crosses and Its Growing Relevance

Malorie Blackman reflects on 25 years of her groundbreaking YA novel Noughts & Crosses, discussing its impact, challenges in publishing diversity, and its growing relevance amid current social and political climates.

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Oor Wullie and The Broons Mark 90 Years of Scottish Family Fun and Mischief

Oor Wullie and The Broons celebrate 90 years of Scottish comic history, reflecting family life, wartime morale, and cultural shifts with enduring humour and charm.

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Heartwarming Letters on Romance, Cricket, Fashion, and Food

Readers share thoughts on romantic dining, cricket grounds in heritage sites, funnel neck anoraks, traditional Farmhouse Fare recipes, and drone size comparisons.

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Saba Sams Reflects on Her Reading Journey and Literary Influences

Saba Sams shares her formative reading experiences, favorite books, and authors who influenced her writing, highlighting works from Jacqueline Wilson to Arundhati Roy.

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Llenor a'r Prifardd Eigra Lewis Roberts yn Marw yn 86 Oed

Mae'r llenor a'r prifardd Eigra Lewis Roberts, enillodd wobrau fel y Fedal Ryddiaith a Thlws y Ddrama, wedi marw yn 86 oed. Ysgrifennodd lawer o nofelau, straeon byrion, a sgriptiau teledu.

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The Ministry of Time audiobook review: A compelling time-travel romance

The Ministry of Time audiobook, narrated by Katie Leung, blends sci-fi and romance as a Victorian explorer faces modern life. The story explores climate crisis, colonialism, and time travel with humor and depth.

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Reading Brings Happiness and Success, Says Irish Children's Laureate

Irish Children's Laureate Patricia Forde highlights that children who enjoy reading tend to be happier and perform better academically. Fighting Words NI supports creative writing in high-need schools, aiming to make reading and writing enjoyable amid technological distractions.

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Debut Novelist Claire Lynch Wins Nero Book Awards Gold Prize for 'A Family Matter'

Claire Lynch's debut novel 'A Family Matter,' inspired by 1980s custody battles faced by lesbian women, wins the Nero Book Awards gold prize, praised for its storytelling and intelligence.

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Gladys Pritchard, Un o Golofnau Mawr y Gymraeg ym Môn, Wedi Marw

Mae Gladys Pritchard, un o golofnau mawr y Gymraeg o Ynys Môn, wedi marw yn 87 oed. Roedd hi'n weithgar iawn mewn gwirfoddoli, wedi cael ei hanrhydeddu i Orsedd yr Eisteddfod ac yn adnabyddus am ei gwaith gyda chymunedau lleol a mudiadau.

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Ten Key Facts About St David, Patron Saint of Wales

Discover ten essential facts about St David, Wales' patron saint, including his birth, miracles, legacy, and the origins of St David's Day celebrated annually on 1 March.

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Stephen Rule: Accepting Colloquial Welsh Key to Growing Speakers

Stephen Rule, the Doctor Cymraeg, urges embracing colloquial Welsh and reducing grammar focus to increase daily speakers from 20% toward 100%, highlighting changing attitudes and educational progress.

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Northern Ireland's Iconic Book Sculptures Inspire Young Readers Ahead of World Book Day

Northern Ireland features several book-themed trails and sculptures, including Guess How Much I Love You in Lisburn, CS Lewis Square in Belfast, the Gruffalo Trail, and Paddington Bear in Newtownards, inspiring children ahead of World Book Day.

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