First copy of Corn and Country Broadband – commissioned by country broadband provider Quickline and written by Leeds-based author Chris Madeley – Mayor of Bradford Councillor Beverly Mulany at a special event at Bradford University It was distributed at a special event that added about 100. Students and teachers from eight West Yorkshire schools celebrate the publication.
Hundreds of elementary school students in West Yorkshire are receiving free copies of their new children's books thanks to donations from country broadband provider QuickLine Communications.
This book is the latest in the series, which includes lively animated traffic cones to explore the world around them. Introducing the broadband world to younger readers while enhancing important health and safety messages.
Author Chris Madrid commented: “The real purpose behind the Corns Book series is to show the opportunities that children can use as they grow up, to teach them about different industries and careers and to engage them.
“I thoroughly enjoyed working with Quickline in this book to explain the importance of rural connections. Finding yourself in technology is really interesting.
Councillor Mulany, mayor of Bradford, said: “We are delighted that the latest installment in this amazing educational book series has been launched in Bradford. As children read this book and other books in the series, follow the adventures of the corn character in the book, we can now enjoy a wide range of industries and industries. I hope you enjoy learning about the importance of safety.”
Quickline CEO Sean Royce added: The book is a fun and engaging way for young people to learn about broadband and safety, while also sparking interest in the telecommunications industry.
“At Quickline, we believe in leaving a lasting legacy for the communities we serve. By mixing both the best worlds, reading books and using digital tools, youth can bring you to the future. It can help you learn, create and imagine.
“We would like to thank everyone involved in this incredible project for helping to put these books into the hands of local kids.”
Quickline Broadband is already available to the West Yorkshire community. The Provider currently deploys full fiber broadband to more than 28,000 homes and businesses in the region as part of the government's Project Gigabit contract awarded in 2024.
Project Gigabit is the UK government deploying lightning fast and reliable broadband across the UK. The program targets homes and businesses that are not included in broadband companies' commercial plans, reaching some countries that would otherwise be overlooked.
As one of the largest Project Gigabit Regional Delivery Partners, the contract totals around £300 million in public subsidies, and Quickline will play a leading role in closing the digital gap that exists between urban and rural areas. It's there.
