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Thursday, June 8, 2023

The School Library Association has announce the 2023 shortlist for the Information Book Award (IBA), which celebrates the importance of information books and highlight the wealth of resources available.

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Saturday, June 3, 2023

Simon Fox introduces his new thriller, Deadlock, and tells us what inspired this story about a criminal gang, and a boy who is forced to become a jewel thief...  Deadlock is a fast-paced novel that pits a boy with superb lock-picking skills against a shadowy group of criminals...

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

It's the school holidays, but what's the best way to keep children reading during the summer months?

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

The Branford Boase Award highlights debut authors, and often discovers the 'big names' at the start of their writing careers. We wanted to find out more about how this year's shortlist was chosen. Branford Boase judge Sajeda Amir is an English teacher a...

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Friday, May 26, 2023

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

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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.

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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.

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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...

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