Monday, May 30, 2011

Nation-building with books - seriously worth watching

This is a two-part video of John Allen's keynote speech at the 2010 Booksellers Conference. I've always found John to be an inspirational and spirited speaker who is amazing to listen too. But in this presentation he also challenges your thinking. I've mentioned this to so many people that I just had to post it on our blog to share.

John Allen - Chief Executive and Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade
John Allen leads the Ministry as the Government’s chief adviser on foreign and trade policy, official development assistance, international law, and diplomatic and consular issues. Before taking up this role at the Ministry, John served as the Chief Executive of New Zealand Post, during which time New Zealand Post became a major supporter of literacy development in New Zealand.
John has a passion for books that will be clearly evident as he explores the value of books in today’s society.

Part One



Part Two

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