Published: 10:30 pm December 11, 2023
Updated: 11:23 am October 8, 2025
British Embassy and HarperCollins Donate 2,500 Paddington Books to DC-Area Schools
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Over 2,000 children in the Washington, D.C. area have received a free copy of the cherished British book “Paddington,” courtesy of a collaborative effort between the British Embassy, HarperCollins Publishers, and Washington, D.C. Public Schools. This initiative is part of a broader campaign to foster early literacy and celebrate British cultural contributions.

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2023 marks the 65th anniversary of the beloved children’s book “A Bear Called Paddington.” Authored in 1958 by Michael Bond, a World War II Royal Air Force veteran and former BBC cameraman, the story has since become a timeless classic. Paddington Bear’s adventures have transcended literature, inspiring television shows, films, toys, and even statues.

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