Newcastle's 'book fairies' leave stories for children to find in Scotswood
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Newcastle's 'book fairies' leave stories for children to find in Scotswood

4 Aug 2026 · Originally published 3 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: 'Book fairies' hope to inspire love of reading for kids in Newcastle's West End
Healthworks and the New Tyne West Development Company are hiding books around Scotswood to encourage local children to read and visit the Denton Burn Library. By making discovery feel like a game, the project aims to foster a long-term interest in literature and support the community's wider literacy efforts.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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