A Macclesfield train operator has donated new books to a Macclesfield school.

Avanti West Coast has donated 100 books to Hurdsfield Primary School, to encourage children to read and help them learn about diversity.

The donation was done with the help of Little Box of Books - a children's book company that find representative, inclusive books from a diverse range of authors.

The Hulley Road Primary school were one of 18 schools to get 100 books donated to them along the West Coast Main Line, World Book Day 2023.

The donation was made ahead of World Book Day - which is today - Thursday March 2 2023.

Rachel Jones, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant at Avanti West Coast, said: "We're proud to have teamed up with Little Box of Books once again to give local children the chance to read some lovely titles that reflect the world we live in.

"We want to make a difference in our local communities, so by giving children access to books that represent the people and places we serve, we hope it will not only encourage them to read but to champion diversity, which is something close to our hearts here at Avanti West Coast."

Founder and Director of Little Box of Books, Lynsey Pollard, said: "Inclusive books, that truly reflect our society, help children to expect and celebrate diversity. That's why we're so grateful for Avanti West Coast's ongoing support, collaborating for a second year running with Little Box of Books to help diversify primary school bookshelves.

"Having access to books that show diversity in race, culture and family set up will help children to recognise diversity from a young age, and in turn create a more equal society for this future generation and generations to come."

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