Monthly Archives: July 2020

After the War by Tom Palmer

Posted on July 30, 2020 by alibrarylady

In recent years Tom Palmer has written historical fiction for children that has focussed on events that took place during the two world wars. Both Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog are books that are enjoyed by young readers and also enable them … Continue reading →

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Freedom We Sing by Amyra Leon and Molly Menoza

Posted on July 24, 2020 by alibrarylady

Visually stunning this picture book is a poem, a song, a rallying cry of hope and belief. Vibrant and uplifting it is full of joy and optimism, this would be a wonderful addition to school and library bookshelves and a beautiful … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on July 18, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at the latest children’s news. The schools in my local area have already closed for the summer holidays or will be doing so in the next few days. Reading Matters will be taking a … Continue reading →

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Toffee by Sarah Crossan – Book 4 of 20 Books of Summer 20

Posted on July 13, 2020 by alibrarylady

In 2013 I challenged myself to read all the shortlisted titles for that year’s Carnegie Award and found that I discovered authors new to me and also explored genres that had beforehand not appealed. The high point of the exercise … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on July 11, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of the latest children’s book news.  The end of the summer term is rapidly approaching and for some the holidays have already started. It has been a school year like no other … Continue reading →

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The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon – Book 3 of 20 Books of Summer 2020

Posted on July 5, 2020 by alibrarylady

The Shadow of the Wind needs no introduction, an epic bestseller that has become so well known that tourists may now enjoy literary walks following the characters’ footsteps through the streets of Barcelona. The introduction to the book itself is … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on July 4, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another look at this week’s children’s book news. When I made my New Year resolution to try and share positive stories and good news about children’s literature on a regular basis I wasn’t at all confident … Continue reading →

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The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winners Announced

Posted on July 1, 2020 by alibrarylady

The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition is an annual writing competition for young people and runs in conjunction with the prestigious Branford Boase Award, awarded to the author and the editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. The Branford … Continue reading →

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