Minister For The Olympics Inspirational Quotes (3)

The BBC's aim, along with schools, libraries and literacy groups, to involve more people in reading groups is an exciting idea and one that I hope will keep readers all over the UK exploring and sharing the wonderful world of books.

The adventures of the boy who doesn't want to grow up has universal appeal. We all want to keep something of the child in us.

Our language and literature are without a doubt Britain's greatest contribution to the cultural heritage of the world.