Love Libraries Award finalist 2007
Book Pushers in Derbyshire Libraries
Derbyshire Libraries Book Pushers are a group of teenage reading advocates who give regular presentations to young people in schools and libraries to spread their love of reading.
Recruited and developed by library staff, the Book Pushers influence the selection of library books as well as producing creative displays of their recommended reads around the library.
The Book Pushers also deliver training for library staff to help improve services for young people and encourage more people in the local area to discover the many things libraries have to offer today.
“Book Pushers has been the most rewarding project I have ever been involved in. Their passion
for reading, and delight in talking about it, has energised so many people and changed attitudes to
young people and libraries. I’m thrilled for them that the project has been recognised by the Love
Libraries Award.”
Will Newman, Reader/Audience Development Officer, Cultural and Community Services, Derbyshire
“There are lots of great things that come with working for the Book Pusher project. You get to meet new
people, see new places and have your voice heard. Being a Book Pusher has helped me to develop many
skills that may help in future life such as confidence, team working and presentation skills. The project
has helped me to try new things and helped me to enjoy the pleasures of reading and talking about
books to others who may not have previously considered them a worthwhile hobby.”
Derbyshire Libraries Book Pusher (age 15)
“I’m very excited to hear that we are finalists especially as Book Pushers has not only led me to new
books but new friends.”
Derbyshire Libraries Book Pusher (age 19)
What do you love about Book Pushers?
“As a librarian desperate to engage teenagers, I am thrilled by the idea of Book Pushers and will be telling everyone I can influence what a good idea it is.”
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