Yearly Archives: 2009

Humanists to be included in discussions of common concern to the BBC and religious groups

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Kinders

Humanists are to be represented alongside religions in a new body, the Standing Conference on Religion and Belief, which will liaise with the BBC on matters of common concern to the BBC and religious groups and, now, humanists. Philip Pullman, … Continue reading →

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His Dark Materials second most challenged book in 2008

Posted on April 19, 2009 by Kinders

The Guardian reports that the His Dark Materials trilogy was the second ‘most challenged’ book in 2008 (up from fourth the previous year) according to the American Library Association. Deborah Caldwell-Stone, deputy director of the ALA’s office for intellectual freedom, … Continue reading →

Butterfly Tattoo hits American theatres

Posted on April 18, 2009 by jessia

In the Los Angeles area this weekend? The film adaptation of Pullman’s The Butterfly Tattoo was released to non-festival audiences yesterday. Catch the seven remaining screenings at Laemmle’s Grande 4-plex on 345 South Figueroa Street in downtown L.A. The film … Continue reading →

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David Fickling hopes to relaunch DFC

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Kinders

This is Oxfordshire reports that David Fickling is hoping to relaunch children’s comic The DFC, which launched in March 2008 and reached issue 43 before it was forced to close earlier this year. Fickling said, “I have been contacted by … Continue reading →

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Pullman celebrates plans for UK’s largest ever lending library

Posted on April 4, 2009 by jessia

Responding to news of plans to build the UK’s largest ever lending library in Birmingham, Philip Pullman was quoted, “At a time when more and more libraries are under threat, it is very heartening to hear of one that is … Continue reading →

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