Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell on Why We Need Libraries

Champions of reading for pleasure and libraries, Neil Gaiman and Chris Riddell have created an inspiring, beautiful and heartfelt essay using words and illustrations on the why our future depends on libraries, reading and daydreaming.

Both are amazing award winning authors and illustrators, who understand the fundamental importance of cultivating, enabling and allowing our children to read for pleasure and the crucial role that librarians and libraries play in this.  To read their essay for yourself on The Guardian website click here.

Words by Neil Gaiman and illustrations by Chris Riddell
https://www.theguardian.com/books/gallery/2018/sep/06/neil-gaiman-and-chris-riddell-on-why-we-need-libraries-an-essay-in-pictures