Bookshops are a key part of the writing eco-system because they promote such a diversity of voices to a wide variety of readers. These small businesses are also cultural hubs for local areas, hosting a range of events, such as author Q&As and book clubs. They also play a vital role in improving literacy levels in children.

We want to celebrate bookshops, bookselling, and the culture of books and reading. We want you to tell us what bookshops have meant to you and your career. Maybe you discovered books as a young reader, or maybe they taught you lessons in your craft.

We want to celebrate bookshops, bookselling, and the culture of books and reading. We want you to tell us what bookshops have meant to you and your career.

Please email your submissions to advocacy@alcs.co.uk or post them on Instagram or Twitter using #LoveMyBookshop. You can follow the campaign at @ALCS_UK.

We will use your submissions in our online campaign #LoveMyBookshop to showcase the value of these businesses to the UK’s culture sector. We’ll also use the written testimonials in future budget submissions to Government and select committee inquiries as case studies and evidence.

Please include:

• The impact of your local bookshop
• Why you value independent bookshops
• A photo of your local bookshop
• Send no more than 250 words to: advocacy@alcs.co.uk

We will use your photos and testimonials on our social media channels unless you say otherwise.

Thank you!