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Celebrating identity in Godfrey is a Frog
Encouraging creativity with The Boy Who Painted the World

A blank sheet of paper can be a daunting prospect, and worrying about making mistakes can mean it's hard to get started.
Emma Carroll introduces The Houdini Inheritance

Emma Carroll reads from her new historical fiction novel, The Houdini Inheritance, which explores the intrigue and mystery of one of the greatest m...
Frank Cottrell-Boyce announced as the new Children's Laureate

Frank Cottrell-Boyce, the multi award-winning author and screenwriter, has been announced as the Waterstones Children's Laureate 2024 - 2026, takin...
Winners of the Carnegie Medals 2024 announced

Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho has won the Carnegie Medal for his novel in verse, The Boy Lost in the Maze, illustrated by Kate Milner (Otter-Ba...

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