Andrew Ffrench reports: Local author Philip Pullman will be participating in Oxfam’s book collection drive this coming Saturday, 4 July at Oxford’s St. Giles store. Manager Nihal Alahendra revealed his delight that Pullman would volunteer: “It’s very exciting because he’s actually one of the world’s best-selling authors. The fact that he wants to get his hands dirty in a second-hand book shop is a tribute to the work Oxfam does.” The author will meet fellow volunteers at help to price books, stack shelves, work at the til, and is also happy to sign fans’ books. “If someone approaches me with a hopeful expression holding one of my books then I will do the usual thing and sign it for them.” Read more. Thanks to Kinders for lettings us know.
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PP may be taking part in Oxfam’s drive, but he won’t be participating with schools any more!
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/jul/10/authors-vet-school-visits
Believe me, I think children should be protected from danger, but I agree with the authors in the article cited by BlackSatinDancer. How demeaning!