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Longlist announced for the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize
Book Awards
Thursday, February 15, 2024
The longlist for the 2024 Klaus Flugge Prize has been announced. The Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's picture book illustration. It honours Klaus Flugge, founder of publisher Andersen Press and an influential figure in picture books.
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Carnegies 2024 longlists announced
Book Awards
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
The longlists for the Yoto Carnegies 2024 awards for writing and illustration for children and young people, have been announced. The 36 titles on the longlists include 19 for the Carnegie Medal for Writing, and 18 for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration.
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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
Authors Q&As
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.