Monthly Archives: September 2026

Pick of the New Fiction for Children of All Ages

Posted on September 30, 2026 by alibrarylady

How Not To Be A Pirate: The Trouble with Curses by Jenny Pearson illustrated by Paula Bowles Jenny Pearson has already amassed a large fan club due to her skill at balancing humour and gentle understanding in her novels for … Continue reading →

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Kitty and Mary: The Forgotten Bennet Sisters by Julia Gray and Imogen Russell Williams

Posted on September 14, 2026 by alibrarylady

Last year saw celebrations to mark 250 years since the birth of one of England’s most beloved authors, Jane Austen. In addition to events around the country the BBC showed a new drama Miss Austen, based on the novelist’s sister … Continue reading →

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Findings of the First Reflecting Disability Study on Children’s Literature

Posted on September 11, 2026 by alibrarylady

Today, 11th September, Reflecting Disability announces the long-awaited results of its study into the representation of disabled people in children’s books. It is the first project of its kind to offer a comprehensive and robust exploration of the extent and … Continue reading →

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A guest post by Hannah Rix co-founder of Little Reads

Posted on September 10, 2026 by alibrarylady

Today I am delighted to welcome Hannah Rix to my blog. In these first few weeks of the school year the focus for everyone is initially on settling in and ensuring children feel happy and secure. We also aim to … Continue reading →

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