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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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Reading Matters- children’s book news

Posted on February 4, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. With January behind us many are looking forward to discovering what February holds in the way of new books to enjoy. There are … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children from Barrington Stoke

Posted on February 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Little Lost Kitten by Holly Webb illustrated by Abigail Hookham Holly Webb has now been writing stories for children for twenty years and she knows that animals have an appeal for many young readers. Her new book in the … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 28, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what’s been happening in the world of children’s books. Awards, podcasts, poetry, events, reading for pleasure and lots more to enjoy. What I’m reading… Holocaust Memorial Day was commemorated yesterday, 27th January, and … Continue reading →

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Fritz and Kurt by Jeremy Dronfield illustrated by David Ziggy Greene

Posted on January 25, 2023 by alibrarylady

The true story of the Kleinmann family was first told in the The Boy Who Followed His Father into Auschwitz and Jeremy Dronfield has now rewritten this remarkable and deeply moving story for children. Despite the shocking subject matter this … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 21, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… Firstly I would like to thank SF Said and Nikki Gamble for last night’s Audience With event which was a wonderful … Continue reading →

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The Song Walker by Zillah Bethell

Posted on January 17, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell was one of my favourite reads of 2021 so I was eager to read her new book, The Song Walker set in the Australian Outback, published in February by Usborne Books. From its intriguing … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 14, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I have not managed as much reading as I would have liked as things have been pretty busy this week but I hope … Continue reading →

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