Library Staff
"BookFlicks encourages a currently under-represented library demographic greater access to the library and highlights it as a space that is open to them as well. It will make the library space more inclusive and less 'them and us' and daunting! Its not about quiet spaces anymore or just somewhere your gran goes or that you used to go to to do your homework." - Jude Hall, Woodhall Spa Library
"I didn't even know this was a thing but I believe it's super popular so you have given us a brilliant opportunity we wouldn't otherwise have had. Thank you!" - Amanda Simmons, Ledbury and Colwall Library
"I think a library booktok shelf would be such an easy win and links in with much of what we do anyway regarding promotion, book displays and quick picks. I also really like the idea of a booktok corner and think it works well with the overall mission statement of libraries, which is to provide access to materials (in this case lights, tripods etc) so everyone has an opportunity to access them." - Simon Beeden, Herefordshire Libraries
BookFlicks Stage 1 Participants
"This project has made me want to think bigger and go to Stage 2. Sometimes I can get tired by things but this has given me energy and makes me want to just carry on the process and make the most of the opportunity. It's also made me realise my skills in writing which I want to pursue. I never used to be believe in myself, but as I've got older I'm now starting to see it with my own eyes!" - Monique Mehra
"I always really enjoy quite a "lo-fi" and "DIY" creative process in my own personal projects, and I find it's hard to find opportunities to put that sensibility to use in a lot of freelance projects like this. I really liked thinking about how to interpret the books creatively and within these limitations, and ultimately it was a great opportunity to set the books' atmosphere to screen in a really unique way." James Cresswell
"I would love to make more TikTok animations in the future and I have some other personal favourite books and graphic novels that I'd love to spread the word about." - Chris Cosentino