Lots Of People Have Objections To Prizes

All Prizes Have A Role, If They Are Run With Integrity And With A Clear Focus On Reading And Quality Writing. I Don't Think Any Of Them Is Necessary, But They All Play An Incredibly Important Role In Building A Body Of Literature, In Introducing New Authors To New Readers, And Extending Reading.

There's No Black And No White, Just Shades Of Grey...but The Small Betrayals Lead To Bigger Ones, Morality Is Eroded.

The Message Is Clear: Libraries Matter. Their Solid Presence At The Heart Of Our Towns Sends The Proud Signal That Everyone - Whoever They Are, Whatever Their Educational Background, Whatever Their Age Or Their Needs - Is Welcome.

For When All Else Is Done, On­ly Words Re­main. Words En­dure.

We Are Who We Are, Be­cause Of Those We Choose To Love And Be­cause Of Those Who Love Us.