The Little Book Stop will run on a ‘give a book, take a book’ concept
Penguin Books has announced the locations of their Little Book Stops across Yorkshire – and Hull features on the list. It comes after more than 2000 submissions from members of the public calling for a community book sharing box in their local area.
The 90 Little Book Stops campaign is part of the brand’s ongoing 90th birthday celebrations. The campaign is in partnership with Little Free Library, the US-based non-profit that has overseen the installation of more than 200,000 neighbourhood book exchange boxes globally since 2009.
The Hull location will be at The Reading Doctor, Beverley Road, Hull, HU6 7JH, with a local steward being appointed to maintain the site. The Little Book Stop will run on a ‘give a book, take a book’ concept and promote community-led book sharing.
Rebecca Sinclair, Chief Brand Officer at Penguin Books, said: “We were delighted to have received so many applications for 90 Little Book Stops– it was difficult to select the final locations. Books and reading are a great way to build connections and create communities, and the sheer amount of interest we received shows just how much people are looking for this. We’re excited to see the impact the Little Book Stops have on the local communities selected.”
The Little Book Stop itself features a bespoke Penguin design and has been installed with an initial curation of children’s and adult books, specially selected to celebrate 90 years of Penguin publishing. These include: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox & The Horse by Charlie Mackesey, Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman, Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo, Look Up! by Nathan Bryon & Dapo Adeola and The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson.
Steward of The Reading Doctor Little Book Stop, said: “I’m really excited that Penguin chose the Reading Doctor Hull for one of its Little Book Stops. I can’t wait to share the love of reading with children and adults in the local community.”
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A number of Book Stop Locations in Yorkshire have been announced. These are:
- Lighthouse Futures Trust, Alma Rd, Headingley, Leeds LS6 2AH: Lighthouse Futures Trust is an innovative, ambitious and forward-looking charity with a mission of pioneering progress in neurodivergent inclusivity in the workplace. We are a Specialist Post-16 Institution (SPI), with a focus on supporting young adults aged 16 to 24 to develop the self-confidence and skills they need to move into paid employment. Interns at the college will be involved in looking after the Little Book Stop to develop their organisation, communication and responsibility skills and develop a sense of community pride.
- The Reading Doctor, Beverley Road, Hull, HU6 7JH
- Rowland Road WMC, Rowland Road, Leeds, LS11 6ED
- Wold View Grove, Scarborough, YO12 4NA
- Spectrum People, Appletree Community Garden, Agbrigg Road, Wakefield, WF1 5AE
Daniel Gumnit, Chief Executive Officer at Little Free Library, said: “It’s a privilege to join Penguin Books in celebrating their 90th anniversary by introducing 90 Little Book Stop boxes across the UK. At Little Free Library, we believe stories belong to everyone. These new book-sharing boxes will spark curiosity, bring neighbours together, and make books more accessible in the communities where they’re needed most. We’re honoured to welcome these new locations into our worldwide network.”