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Adult Author of the Month – Kamila Shamsie

Kamila Shamsie is a critically acclaimed author best known for ‘Home Fire’, which won the Women’s prize for fiction in 2018. Sometimes provocative, always thought provoking, her beautifully written novels explore the complexities of love and loss, friendship and loyalty, politics and identity. A master storyteller of our times.

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Children’s Author of the Month – Katie Kirby

Katie Kirby is an author and illustrator best known for her diary and doodle format ‘Lottie Brooks’ series. Lottie’s world is full of best friends and sleepovers, crushes and embarrassing moments and of course...mean girls! July brings a new instalment: ‘Lottie Brooks Vs The Ultra Mean Girls’. It’s tough being a teenage girl!

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Summer Reading Challenge – Story Garden

Story Garden is the Summer Reading Challenge theme this year and launches on Saturday 12th July. Full of enchanting worlds, all kinds of creatures and plants, outdoor adventures and fascinating facts … get ready for your reading adventure with this year's book collection.

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Women's Football Euros

Celebrate women in football with our selection of books for adults and children. Are you ready for Euro Fever!?

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South Asian Heritage Month

Celebrate the South Asian diaspora with our selections of books for adults and young people.

Disability Visibility

Disability Pride Month is an opportunity to raise awareness of disabilities, start positive conversations and celebrate the diversity and differences of the disabled community. This selection of adult and children's titles helps support this valuable aim.

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