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“Imagination is the precursor to policy, the precondition to action. Imagination, like wonder, allows us to value something.” Beatrix Potter (July 28, 1866–December 22, 1943) is one of the most beloved and influential storytellers of all time. The Tale...

Most people know Beatrix Potter, or Miss Potter, from the film of that name, for her creation of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddleduck, Mr. MacGreggor, and all of their friends in her “little books.” Few of her readers may be aware of her involvement with...

Opening of Society of Bibliophiles The University of London’s Society of Bibliophiles is open to all and aims to provide an opportunity for those who are interested in bibliophilia, to meet up with like-minded people. The society aims to: Promote all...

The Royal Mint’s latest 2016 Beatrix Potter cupro-nickel coins feature her characters Jemima Puddle-Duck and Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle, and are each available for £10.00. These are the second and third coins in this series, following the Peter Rabbit issue released...

This month marks the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter’s birth. Nancy Alsop looks back on how her “little books” were shaped by the landscape of the Lake District, which redeemed her life after it was hit by tragedy… “Thank goodness I was never sent...