“My name is Book and I’ll tell you the story of my life.” Non fiction like you've never read it before!
Quirky and humorous, part poetry, part reflection, this is the story of the book told by none other than Book himself! This extraordinary character begins by reminding us of his origins in oral story and clay tablets, then ponders on papyrus, parchment and paper, and on being a scroll who finally gets a spine. We see him lovingly illuminated by monks in medieval monasteries, then witness the massive changes brought about by the invention of the printing press, and the coming of paperbacks and e-books in the 20th century. But Book’s not a straightforwardly chronological chap; he can’t help musing – and his musings, whether they’re on the evolution of the alphabet, libraries, book-burning or blurbs, are delightful and thought-provoking. Years of reflection and observation have gone into this charming title – John Agard signed the contract with Walker 16 years ago!
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John Agard is a playwright, poet, short-story and children’s book writer. Born in Guyana, a small South American country, Agard has been living in England since 1977 but still maintains a distinctly Caribbean imagination. In 1993 he was appointed Writer in Residence at the South Bank Centre, London, and became Poet in Residence at the BBC in London. He has received many awards for both his children’s books and his poetry, including the Nestle Children’s Book Prize (shortlist) for "Lend Me Your Wings", 1987, and the Nestle Children’s Book Prize (Bronze Award) (6-8 category) for "We Animals Would Like a Word With You", 1995. He has also receive the Paul Hamlyn Award for Poetry in 1997, the Cholmondeley Award in 2003 and the Brisith Book Awards Decibel Writer of the Year (shortlist) for "We Brits!"
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