Forty million free books for children! That's the proud legacy of the Booktrust Charity in the twenty years since its inception. To writers and readers alike, it sounds like a miracle. So why do I feel uneasy? Because the charity, which is backed by the deputy Prime Minister's wife, has just had its £6 million a year funding fast-tracked by the Education Department.
Mrs Clegg, otherwise known as Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, 'hosted a lavish reception for Booktrust in October at one of London's most grandiose venues, the historic Lancaster House,' according to today's Daily Mail. It goes on to say 'There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Booktrust, which has given away 40 million free books to schoolchildren in the past 20 years.'
Very impressive, of course. ButI can't help feeling it would have been so much better if they had raised some of the cash themselves.
Mrs Clegg, otherwise known as Miriam Gonzalez Durantez, 'hosted a lavish reception for Booktrust in October at one of London's most grandiose venues, the historic Lancaster House,' according to today's Daily Mail. It goes on to say 'There is no suggestion of any wrongdoing by Booktrust, which has given away 40 million free books to schoolchildren in the past 20 years.'
Very impressive, of course. ButI can't help feeling it would have been so much better if they had raised some of the cash themselves.
2 comments:
Yes, would've been better. But at least kids are getting free books!
You're right, Faith -that what really matters...good to hear from you.
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