National Year of Reading 2008

14 Aug 2008

As the agricultural and local county show season kicks off, we ask some of the leading lights of the agri-scene in Wales to tell us a little about what they view as gripping page turners and their essential reads.

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“We will organise an author session”

Find out how you can get on board with National Year of Reading Wales 2008

The towns of Barry and Llanelli will be organising a whole host of book-based events over the summer and autumn.

Click here for more details of the 2008 Reading Communities.

Celebrities and members of the public will be giving books as gifts during this week

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Brand new clubs that will offer teenage boys the opportunity to meet celebrities, win prizes and enjoy many activities!

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Everyone in Wales is invited to be part of the buzz of the Year of Reading! Click on Get on Board for more details.

Reading is an essential skill for all aspects of life, and the Year of Reading is a great opportunity to highlight the importance of reading and to celebrate the pleasure and enjoyment that the written word can bring. Reading can open doors to new worlds!

In Wales, the Year of Reading is coordinated by the Welsh Books Council, with funding from the Welsh Assembly Government.

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This is your chance to get involved with the Year and let us know what you’ll be doing.

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