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The Reading Agency announces new funding for libraries’ work with disadvantaged young people
1 Feb 2011
Independent charity The Reading Agency has been awarded funding to support libraries’ work with young people in 22 local authorities.
Through The Big Lottery Fund, the project My Voice will support 30,000 young people aged 11 to 19 to get involved in their local libraries and youth spaces by choosing books for their peers, managing a budget, interviewing staff and developing ideas online.
Reading Agency director Miranda McKearney says
At a time of great pressure on libraries, this is a heartening vote of confidence in their vital community work.
Read the full press release from The Reading Agency here.
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