A Preston author has launched his latest local history book on the wondrous streets of Preston and its neighbourhood. Author Keith Johnson’s, latest book ‘Preston – Reflections’ is said to […]
1 year ago Fulwood’s Archbishop Temple secures £1,000 in National Book TokensA Fulwood high school library has celebrated after winning £1,000 in National Book Tokens and a year’s membership to the School Library Association. Archbishop Temple Church of England High School […]
1 year ago Award-winning Preston author to attend crime writing festival in LondonA Preston author who won the Joffe Books Prize for Crime Writers of Colour in 2021 will attend a prestigious writing festival this autumn. Debut author Christie J Newport, whose […]
2 years ago Preston residents urged to volunteer as readers for primary school childrenA children’s literacy charity is seeking volunteers to help children catch up on their reading after the disruption caused by the pandemic. National charity Schoolreaders matches volunteers to schools to […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Autistic Preston author publishes young adult bookAn autistic Preston author has released a revised edition of a young adult book, complete with his own illustrations. With the support of the Autism Initiatives team at Braid Close […]
2 years ago UCLan to host ‘Heartstone Odyssey Book Festival’ launch this FridayUCLan will host a children’s book festival this week that seeks to tackle prejudice and connect continents and UK communities. On Friday 8 July at 3pm, UCLan will host the […]
2 years ago Preston Waterstones to host two author events this summerAuthors Hopwood DePree and Gillian McAllister will attend book events at Preston Waterstones in June and July. On Tuesday, 21 June, Hopwood DePree will visit Preston to discuss his book, ‘Downton […]
2 years ago Prestonian releases third book since pandemic beganA 73-year-old Prestonian has published his third book since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. Peter Nicklin wrote his first two books during the 18-months of lockdown. The first was […]
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