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Klaus Flugge Prize recognises debut illustrators
Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Five original picture books by debut illustrators have made the shortlist for the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize, with subjects ranging from boxes for a cat, a box holding the Night, the story of a Mars explorer, the adventures of a paper boat, and a child seeking a new home.
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A football book for everyone
Tuesday, May 15, 2018
With the World Cup around the corner, young - and much older! - football fans will love RUSSELL AYTO's new illustrated story about an underdog football team and its new star player!
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Little Rebels shortlist
Thursday, May 3, 2018
The shortlist for this year's Little Rebels Award for Radical Children's Fiction includes books referencing Islamophobia, young people's activism, the Syrian conflict, challenges to gendered occupations and the English class system.
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Cogheart wins 'Awesome' award
Thursday, May 3, 2018
Hundreds of young readers from across the South East have celebrated the Awesome Book Awards 2018 prize-giving, with author Peter Bunzl taking the top prize for his first children's novel, Cogheart.
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Pirates, the Circus and a Runaway!
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Do you enjoy your stories laden with adventure? THE COMPANY OF EIGHT has pirates, a circus and a runaway all in the mix, together with non-stop action. We asked author HARRIET WHITEHORN to tell us more!
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Talented debuts shortlisted for award
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
The shortlist for the 2018 Branford Boase Award, which recognises debut authors and their editors, has been announced and includes Kick by Mitch Johnson, Fish Boy by Chloe Daykin and The City of Secret Rivers by Jacob Sager Weinstein.
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A House with Chicken Legs
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
The house that Marinka lives in with her grandmother is special; it has legs, like a chicken's, and can run. But Marinka longs to live in an ordinary house that doesn't move... Author SOPHIE ANDERSEN talks to ReadingZone!
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Free Writing Friday
Thursday, April 26, 2018
Are you a writer as well as a reader? Bestselling author Cressida Cowell is launching a new campaign called 'Free Writing Friday' to get more children to write for pleasure.
