MP Gives the Gift of Reading this Christmas

6.19.51pm UTC (GMT +0000) Wed 20th Dec 2006

Malcolm presents a children's atlas to Book Aid International

-Malcolm Bruce MP donates book to Book Aid International

Gordon MP Malcolm Bruce donated the Christmas gift of a book to Book Aid International during a reception held in the House of Commons this week.

The event was held by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Libraries and Information Management on Tuesday (December 19) and was in aid of Book Aid International which provides over half a million books and journals each year to libraries, hospitals, refugee camps and schools in 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Palestine.

It also works with library partners in these countries to develop their pivotal role in the community.

The Aberdeenshire MP who donated a Children's World Atlas at the event commented:

"Books can make a real difference to people's lives. They are the basic tools of literacy and education yet millions of children and adults across the developing world do not have access to them."

"I fully support the work of Book Aid International and encourage my constituents to support this worthwhile cause, further information on which can be found at www.bookaid.org "

ENDS

Notes to Editors:

1. A photo of Mr Bruce presenting a Children's atlas to the Book Aid International Appeal is attached.

2. Book Aid International works in 18 countries in sub-Saharan Africa and Palestine, providing over half a million books and journals each year to libraries, hospitals, refugee camps and schools. The majority of its support goes to rural and urban libraries which are free and accessible to everyone. It also works with library partners in these countries to develop their pivotal role in the community.

3. Further details on Book Aid International and its work can be found at www.bookaid.org or by phoning 020 7733 3577.