Monthly Archives: September 2019

Shakespeare for Every Day of the Year edited by Allie Esiri

Posted on September 23, 2019 by alibrarylady

This year National Poetry Day falls on 3rd October and with impeccable timing MacMillan Children’s Publishers have recently released a new anthology edited by Allie Esiri who has had great success with her previous poetry collections, A Poem for Every … Continue reading →

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The Frozen Sea by Piers Torday

Posted on September 19, 2019 by alibrarylady

Stories have great power. Through stories we learn about people, places and events. Stories can inspire and entertain, they connect us and help us to make sense of information and understand how it applies to our own lives. Stories require … Continue reading →

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Barrington Stoke – Making Brilliant Stories Accessible to More Readers

Posted on September 16, 2019 by alibrarylady

As a school librarian I have long been a fan of the books published by Barrington Stoke. From their earliest days they have produced stories that are inviting to children, written by top authors, of a length that is not … Continue reading →

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