News
Filter:
-
TikTok sensation Alexandra Christo's new YA novel
Video/Vlog
Monday, November 20, 2023
Bestselling author Alexandra Christo, author of TikTok sensation To Kill a Kingdom, introduces her new book, The Night Hunt (Hot Key Books), a dark fantasy romance set in a world of gods and monsters...
-
Reaching for the Stars!
Author Videos
Friday, November 17, 2023
David Almond introduces his new picture book, A Way to the Stars, a story about perseverance and finding a way to make dreams come true.
-
Celebrate a classic Bangladeshi dish
Video/Vlog
Friday, November 10, 2023
Author Jumana Rahman tells ReadingZone how playing with her young nephew inspired her new board book for babies and toddlers, Bhorta Bhorta Baby.
-
Libraries for Primaries campaigns for government funding
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
The Primary School Library Alliance is calling on the government to match-fund the private investment it has brought into helping primary schools create a school library. The campaign was launched by the National Literacy Trust and Penguin Random House in 2021 to support 1,000 schools...
-
Nominations announced for the 2024 Carnegie Medals
Book Awards
Monday, November 6, 2023
The nominations for this year's Carnegie Medals (see below) have been announced, with 129 books put forward for the awards.
-
Join author Peter Brown (The Wild Robot) for this free virtual event
Events
Monday, November 6, 2023
We're welcoming author Peter Brown to the ReadingZone Bookclub, and we'd love you to join us for this free virtual event! Meeting an author can have a real impact on children's Reading for Pleasure - and taking part in a virtual bookclub event is a great way to end the week.
-
Winners of the Diverse Book Awards 2023 announced
Book Awards
Thursday, October 26, 2023
The winners of the Diverse Book Awards 2023 have been announced, with one winner from each of the four categories announced: Picture book, Children's, YA and Adult.
-
Gold Medallist Danielle Brown introduces Girls Rule!
Author Videos
Sunday, October 22, 2023
From fierce pirate leaders, warrior queens and spies, to pioneering mountaineers, conservationists and scientists, meet 50 phenomenal women and learn about their achievements in Girls Rule!