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  • A story about words

    A story about words

    Author Videos

    Friday, May 26, 2023

    Sophie Cameron's new novel, Away With Words, is a compelling read about language, communication and friendship.

  • The Adventures of Billy Shaman

    The Adventures of Billy Shaman

    Authors Q&As

    Monday, May 22, 2023

    Author Roland Chambers introduces The Rage of the Sea Witch, the first in the new Billy Shaman adventures, and reads a short section from the book.

  • NYALitFest & KIDSLitFest returns in July 2023

    NYALitFest & KIDSLitFest returns in July 2023

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    The Northern YALitFest & KIDSLitFest will return with a short programme in July 2023, despite losing its Arts Council funding this year.

  • The Klaus Flugge Prize 2023 shortlist has been announced

    The Klaus Flugge Prize 2023 shortlist has been announced

    Wednesday, May 17, 2023

    The shortlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize has been announced, recognising the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's picture book illustration. The prize was set up to honour Klaus Flugge, founder of Andersen Press and a leading light in the world of children's publ...

  • Children in England do well in PIRLS global literacy study

    Children in England do well in PIRLS global literacy study

    Tuesday, May 16, 2023

    Children's reading skills in England have held steady, despite a global dip in reading achievement reported in the latest PIRLS study (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study). However, the report also shows that reading for pleasure continues to declin...

  • Read Hour returns in September 2023

    Read Hour returns in September 2023

    Friday, May 12, 2023

    Read Hour will be returning for its third year in the UK this September, following what it says has been a 'hugely successful' campaign to encourage people of all ages to set aside an hour to read on UN InternationalLiteracy Day.

  • SLA Virtual Weekend Course: Empowering Pupils for the Future

    SLA Virtual Weekend Course: Empowering Pupils for the Future

    Events

    Friday, May 12, 2023

    Join the School Library Association's virtual Weekend Course: Empowering All Pupils for the Future, on 23-24th June 2023, to hear from school librarians, authors and publishers about how to make your school library future perfect! 

  • The Deadlands: Enter at your peril!

    The Deadlands: Enter at your peril!

    Author Videos

    Wednesday, May 10, 2023

    Love dinosaurs? Then you'll really love The Deadlands: Hunted, the first in a dinosaur-packed series by Australian author Skye Melki-Wegner. Look out for peril and betrayal!