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The Children's Bookshow virtual World Book Day events
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
This World Book Day, The Children's Bookshow is offering children across the country the chance to see authors Helen Stephens and Michael Rosen, live online. The charity has announced two events to help primary schools celebrate World Book Day on Thursday 7th March 2024, and to promote...
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2024 Henrietta Branford Writing Competition opens
Get Creative
Monday, February 12, 2024
The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition, the annual competition for young people which runs in conjunction with the Branford Boase Award, is now open.
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Breathing underwater
Author Videos
Monday, February 12, 2024
On Silver Tides is an extraordinary fantasy adventure, set in the real world of the UK's rivers and streams.
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Friendship, changes and first crushes
Video/Vlog
Friday, February 9, 2024
Nora Dasnes introduces her debut graphic novel, Cross My Heart and Never Lie, a story aboutfriendships, change and first crushes.
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Waterstones announces its 2024 Children's Book Prize shortlists
Book Awards
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Every year Waterstones' expert booksellers vote for the books they believe are the very best in new children's writing and illustration. Their 2024 Children's Book Prize shortlists have just been announced.
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Celebrating Eid with The Best Eid Ever
Author Videos
Friday, February 2, 2024
Sufiya Ahmed and illustrator Hazem Asif introduce their new picture book, The Best Eid Ever, celebrating the traditions of Eid.
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Polly Crossby revisits Little Red Riding Hood
Video/Vlog
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Polly Crosby tells ReadingZone about her novel, This Tale is Forbidden (Scholastic), a fractured fairy tale set in a dystopian world.
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Shine Like the Stars!
Author Videos
Thursday, February 1, 2024
ReadingZone finds out what makes Shine Like the Stars such a special book, reminding children of their connection with the Earth - and the stars!
