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Scavengers book group set
Friday, March 29, 2019
If you're looking for a great book to read with your book group this summer, we are giving away a set of ten copies of Scavengers by Darren Simpson (Usborne Publishing) in return for reviews by readers aged 11+.
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Giveaway of new Benji Davies picture book!
Friday, March 29, 2019
We're delighted to have three copies of Benji Davies's new picture book, Tad, to give away to three lucky members! The picture book is published by HarperCollinsChildrensBooks this month.
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Make a Picture Book Competition
Thursday, March 28, 2019
We are inviting those aged four to 18 years to create their own picture book, with author and illustrator Steven Lenton (illus of Dinosaurs Don't Draw and The Nothing to See Here Hotel) choosing the winners!
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The Boy Who Flew
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
THE BOY WHO FLEW is a fast-paced adventure story set in the 18th century, about a boy who accidentally discovers a way to fly. There are others, however, who will stop at nothing to get the plans for his flying machine themselves...
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Watch Maz Evans live online!
Monday, March 25, 2019
Maz Evans, author of the Who Let the Gods Out series, will be answering children's questions live online via ReadingZone Live on 3rd April, 2.30-3.10pm.
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The Boy at the Back of the Class wins Waterstones prize
Saturday, March 23, 2019
Onjali Q Rauf's The Boy at the Back of the Class has won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019. The story, about a young refugee boy, was chosen as the winner by Waterstones booksellers.
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Carnegie & Kate Greenaway Shortlists
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
The eight-strong shortlists for the prestigious CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals have been announced. Thousands of schools around the country will now start to shadow the awards. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 18th June.
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Blue Peter Book Awards 2019
Thursday, March 7, 2019
The winners of the Blue Peter Book Awards 2019 have been announced, with The Boy at the Back of the Class by Onjali Q Rauf winning the Best Fiction award.
