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Without libraries, school, city, and even church varieties, I probably would not be here.
My parents couldn't afford to keep up with my love of reading by buying me books, but they were all for me reading library books. My grandmother lent me her card, even after I had my own card, which I acquired in 3rd grade, so I could borrow double quantity.
Parental privileges are why I made the acquaintance of the Rabbi Small series by Harry Kemelman in a Catholic church at grade school age, LOL! Always have loved mysteries.
I hope that parents in the UK really lobby for their children's schools to provide some sort of library. It is important for children to have chances to pick out their reading. And in tough economic times, doubly important for books to be available to children. Surely there are people in England who would and could donate children's books to local schools, but are they aware that there is need?
I'm in the states, but I loved, loved, loved that both my grade school and high school had decent libraries. The tiny church library was not large, but I at least occasionally found something to intrigue me there as well.
Reading is so important. It develops vocabulary, helps kids learn writing and grammar, develops the brain, it's just a win to have kids reading.
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