WORLD BOOK DAY
The Dartmouth Community Bookshop welcomed more than 100 pupils from the Dartmouth Academy who came to the shop to exchange their vouchers for free books on World Book Day, March 7. They came in relays through the day, while they were working at the library, keeping the manager, Andrea Saunders and the volunteers busy all day. On Tuesday the shop had a visit from Kingswear Primary School pupils
World Book Day was designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and is marked in over 100 countries around the globe. The origins of the day we now celebrate in the UK and Ireland come from Catalonia, where roses and books were given as gifts to loved ones on St. George’s Day.
'It was wonderful to watch the pupils select their books and look at all the other great childrens' books we have in the shop', said Andrea. 'We hope to see more youngsters bringing in their £1 vouchers, which are valid until March 24.'
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