An MP who has been collecting books to donate for a community library has been handed a bumper batch of books after attending a World Book Day event today.
Tatton MP Esther McVey is working with Colshaw Residents Association to set up the new service.
Ms McVey said: “I am passionate about people reading and having access to books. Not only does it help children learn but are a source of enjoyment for so many.”
She explained: “My office has been collecting donations over the past few months and we now have a substantial number of books which I know people will enjoy.”
Ms McVey met with education secretary Gavin Williamson today, World Book Day, to tell him of plans for the community library.
Ms McVey said: “Gavin was pleased to hear about our plans for the community library and wished us well with it.
“He shares my passion to ensure everyone has access to books and I now have another eight books given to me by the charity, which I will be adding to the collection in the office.
“I know how much this means to the residents in Colshaw and I look forward to visiting the library when it is up and running.”
World Book Day is a charitable event, with the aim of giving every child and young person a book of their own.
According to new research by the National Literacy Trust just 26% of under-18s read every day and just over half (53%) said they enjoyed reading – the lowest level since 2013.
