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Magical Authors Show from Puffin
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Publisher Puffin is bringing you a magical author event on Thursday 8th February, 2pm - 2.30pm, which you can register for and watch online for free.
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Have you got a Big Idea?
Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Publisher Chicken House is looking for a brilliant idea that can be turned into a great children's book. If you'd like to see your idea turned into a story by a well-known children's author then here's how to enter it.
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Killer queen bees and lethal bugs!
Monday, February 5, 2018
Tony De Saulles's new Bee Boy series launches this month with Clash of the Killer Queens! A story about bullies, friendship - and of course, bees!
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Debut writers recognised
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The Branford Boase Award, which recognises outstanding debut writers and their editors, has announced the longlist for the 2018 award.
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Picture book tackles homelessness
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
Author and illustrator Duncan Beedie was inspired by a question from his daughter to write The Last Chip, a picture book that looks at homelessness, and whose sales will help raise money for The Trussell Trust charity.
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The funniest books for children!
Sunday, January 28, 2018
If you like stories that make you laugh, then look out for the winners of the Lollies (the Laugh Out Loud Awards)!
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Young writers' competition opens
Sunday, January 28, 2018
Don't forget the Wicked Young Writer Awards is still open, inviting those aged 5-25 years to test out their writing skills. Entries can be up to 700 words and include fiction, non-fiction, scripts and poetry. The closing date is 12th March 2018.
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Sign up for World Book Day online shows
Sunday, January 21, 2018
World Book Day's The Biggest Book Show on Earth is back and schools can now sign up to watch one of two online events from 28th February. World Book Day 2018 takes place on Thursday 1st March.
