Michael Rosen: Library closures a decimation - ex-Children's Laureate

Getty ImagesMichael Rosen says his access to libraries influenced his writing careerFormer Children's Laureate Michael Rosen has called the closure of libraries "a decimation".The poet, who grew up in Harrow, north-west London, said his access to libraries had influenced his writing career."Every time I hear of a library being closed I find it absolutely horrifying," he said.In London, 99 council-run libraries…