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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 18, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. A personal highlight for me was attending the launch of Where the River Takes us by Lesley Parr on Monday. It was a treat … Continue reading →

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A Passing On Of Shells by Simon Lamb illustrated by Chris Riddell

Posted on March 16, 2023 by alibrarylady

Fifty poems of fifty words each on subjects ranging from family to nature, offering hope and humour, wisdom and insight are gathered together in this clever debut collection. A Passing On Of Shells would be wonderful for use in schools … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 11, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. One important event this week was the launch of part 2 of the Great School Libraries campaign. The latest research highlights the inequality of … Continue reading →

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Moonflight by Gill Lewis illustrated by Pippa Curnick

Posted on March 10, 2023 by alibrarylady

An epic adventure, appealing characters, secrets and betrayal, legends and curses, stories and lies all bind together in this exciting adventure full of danger and bravery. Gill Lewis has created a fantasy world that asks questions of our own and … Continue reading →

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What The World Doesn’t See by Mel Darbon

Posted on March 8, 2023 by alibrarylady

“I don’t ever remember seeing someone like Jake in a book or on TV – it’s as though people with learning disabilities don’t exist in public. The sadness of that overwhelms me. Jake’s been blanked out of life.” Page 165 … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 4, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books recently. World Book Day prompted media attention and it was heartening to see our Children’s Laureate, Joseph Coelho on BBC Breakfast TV on … Continue reading →

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The Rescue of Ravenwood by Natasha Farrant

Posted on March 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

“We have to fight for the precious places, don’t we?” Bea says. “It might not change the world for everyone, but it’s a start isn’t it?” To which the major replies, “It is a start. It is a very good … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 25, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Monday’s news got the week off to a great start as, along with every other children’s book lover I know, I was delighted to … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 18, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Award longlists announced, helpful articles, free events for children and adults; there’s a lot to choose from again. What I’m reading… I enjoyed The … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 11, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. The highlights over the last few days included the announcements of the 2023 Read for Empathy collections and the judging panel for this … Continue reading →

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