Topsy and Tim books have been in print for more than 60 years and have sold 25 million copies globally.

A line-up of 10 historical authors is announced ahead of next year's annual Alderney Literary Festival.

The poet-author was a key voice in the Black Arts Movement, publishing dozens of works about race and gender.

Tim Southwick is one of the founders of Loaded and has written a book on its history.

Wax Fruit tell the story of the Moorhouse family who are at the height of 19th century Glasgow society.

Lewis-born Peter Mackay was named as the latest holder of the national poetry role at an Edinburgh event.

Jon Harvey hopes Disney might adapt his children's story into a film or TV series.

The National Literacy Trust says reading among some youngsters is at its lowest level for 20 years.

The anti-apartheid critic spent seven years in prison for opposing the white minority regime.