Author Archives: alibrarylady

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

Posted on February 8, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello everyone and welcome to another look back at what has been happening in the children’s books community this week. It has been a very busy few days with award ceremonies and shortlist announcements, many new books published and interesting … Continue reading →

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Felix After The Rain – written and illustrated by Dunja Jogan Translated by Olivia Hellewell

Posted on February 7, 2020 by alibrarylady

This is such a beautiful book. Wonderful illustrations which encourage the reader to linger combine with a rich text to create something that will comfort and reassure. Highly recommended for children of all ages and quite probably adults too.  Felix … Continue reading →

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New Books Out This Month – Facts and Fiction Made Accessible for Children

Posted on February 4, 2020 by alibrarylady

As a primary school librarian I was always looking out for books that would hook those children that it was a little bit harder for me to reach. The children who found reading a little tricky or maybe just not … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 1, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello everyone and welcome to another look at some of the latest news in the children’s book world. Happy new month! We have lots to look forward to in February including Harry Potter Book Night,  International Book Giving Day and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 25, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another news update where we look back at the week in books for children and young people. This is a collection of links to articles and websites that I hope will be helpful to librarians, teachers … Continue reading →

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Little Women – entertainment or empathy?

Posted on January 22, 2020 by alibrarylady

Little Women has always been a book that has mattered to me. Last week I finally managed to see the Greta Gerwig adaptation of this classic loved by generations of readers and it made me realise once more why it … Continue reading →

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Children’s Books Debuts – new voices making a difference

Posted on January 20, 2020 by alibrarylady

Over the last few days I have been transported to far away lands to accompany brave young heroines on epic journeys and I have loved every moment of it. The publishers Nosy Crow had sent me a proof copy of … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 18, 2020 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the second Reading Matters of the year and thank you to everyone who gave me such kind and positive feedback last week. I will try to make this a regular weekly feature if possible and hope that it … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 11, 2020 by alibrarylady

It is the time of year when many people make resolutions or set themselves new goals. Across social media there have been suggestions for reading challenges such as a greater number of books to read this year, reading a wider … Continue reading →

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Jane Eyre – a retelling by Tanya Landman

Posted on January 7, 2020 by alibrarylady

As a teenager Jane Eyre was one of my favourite books. It was not a set book for an exam instead one that I had chosen for myself from a suggested classics list provided by my English teacher. It had … Continue reading →

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