Word of the day is ‘quiddler’ (18th century): one who focuses on unimportant issues while avoiding the important ones, or who fiddles/plays golf while Rome burns.

Our CEO @dianajgerald.bsky.social & Director of Children's Books Lizzie Catford joined @artscouncilengland.bsky.social and Waterstones #ChildrensLaureate @frankcottrellboyce.bsky.social at parliament today to discuss the role of the arts in breaking down barriers to opportunity for children. (1/4) 🧵