I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library

Writing with the Seasons - September 2023

Welcome to ‘Writing with the Seasons,’ a collection of writing prompts, ideas and inspiration that follow the rhythms of the natural world as the year unfolds.

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My little niece told me proudly that the highlight of her summer holiday has been all the library books she’s read. She picked them herself, and the stories include time-travel escapades and one about an owl that’s also a robot. The best part, she said, is she’s almost completed the Summer Reading Challenge, a programme many libraries host. Each participant receives stickers for finishing at least six library books.

What joy! I thought. She loves reading! Hooray for libraries!

Growing up, my favourite activity was visiting the mobile library.