Monthly Archives: November 2018

The Skylarks’ War by Hilary McKay

Posted on November 18, 2018 by alibrarylady

A wonderful story, characters you grow to love, a plot that carries you along with families as they grow from young children to adulthood set against the backdrop of a terrible war that affected so many, this is a book … Continue reading →

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The S.L.A. Information Book Award – a celebration of nonfiction for children

Posted on November 8, 2018 by alibrarylady

The eighth School Library Association Information Book Award ceremony took place at Carmelite House London, the home of Hachette Children’s Publishers on Wednesday 7th November. This annual event shines a light on the very best information books for children from … Continue reading →

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The Carnegie Award Nominations – a quick look at the list

Posted on November 5, 2018 by alibrarylady

The nominations have been announced for two prestigious literary awards. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book written for children and young people and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for distinguished illustration. This year, 254 … Continue reading →

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The Kate Greenaway Nominations- a quick look at the list

Posted on November 5, 2018 by alibrarylady

The nominations have been announced for two prestigious literary awards. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book written for children and young people and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for distinguished illustration. This year, 254 … Continue reading →

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