Category : Literature Books


Eric Huntley: Activist and Publishing Pioneer

Obituary of Eric Huntley, co-founder of Bogle-L'Ouverture, a pioneering black publishing house in Britain, and lifelong campaigner for racial justice and community empowerment.

Vote for Australia's Best Children's Picture Book

Guardian Australia launches a public poll to determine the nation's greatest children's picture book, featuring a shortlist of 50 classics from 1973 to 2022. Vote daily to keep your favourite in the running.

Life's Missteps Forged a Writer's Path

Sofie Laguna reflects on her journey from failed acting dreams to acclaimed authorship, revealing how hardships and unemployment shaped her creative identity.

Metro Daily Cartoon by Guy Venables

Guy Venables' daily cartoon in Metro continues to entertain London commuters, with updates and ordering details for prints available.

Chudleigh's 'Song': Feminist Advice in Poetry

Explore Lady Mary Chudleigh's 18th-century poem 'Song', a witty critique of superficial love and a call for valuing wit and virtue over fleeting beauty, reflecting her proto-feminist views.

Mark Haddon on a Childhood Without Love

Author Mark Haddon explores his difficult upbringing with emotionally distant parents, revealing how his bookish nature provided escape from a household devoid of affection.

Kids' Quiz: Why Chickens Cluck & Egg Shells

A fun quiz with five multiple-choice questions set by children, exploring quirky facts like why chickens cluck and eggs have shells. Submit your own brainteasers for future quizzes.

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