Different generations united as a special event was hailed a success.
An intergenerational book battle took centre stage at Hildesley Court in Pakefield, Lowestoft.
Having helped to inspire children and families across Suffolk in encouraging a love of reading, a Lowestoft-based author and tutor - who was honoured with a national award for services to literacy in the UK in February - was delighted to be "a part of such a wonderful event."
After being crowned as the joint winner of the 2022 Ruth Rendell Award at a prestigious ceremony in London in February, Nigel Lungenmuss-Ward joined with young and old at the sheltered housing facility on Stradbroke Road, Pakefield ahead of International Children’s Book Day.
Organised by Get Suffolk Reading and the National Literacy Trust, the event saw pupils from Pakefield Primary joining Hildesley Court residents as Nigel Lungenmuss-Ward read a series of different books.
With Mr Lungenmuss-Ward running the intergenerational book event, the youngsters and older generations had to decide on the best children's books from a selection of those he read.
The group then all voted on their favourite book as Central Co-op provided refreshments for all, with those taking part also receiving books to keep.
Posting on Twitter afterwards, Mr Lungenmuss-Ward said: "Reading stories is one of my favourite things to do.
"Sharing them with others makes it even better.
"I am so proud to have been a part of such a wonderful event.
"It is yet another example of how books can bring people together."
Similar sentiments were shared by Tami Evans, members and community events co-ordinator in Norfolk and Suffolk with Central Co-op, who said: "A wonderful afternoon with our intergenerational Book Battle event at Hildesley Court with pupils from Pakefield Primary.
"Bringing different generations together to enjoy stories with the fabulous author Nigel Lungenmuss-Ward."
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