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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 20, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. The highlight has probably been the announcement of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Awards long lists. This always prompts debate in the … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on February 13, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of all the latest news from the world of children’s books and as we enter the half term break I hope that all those working in education enjoy a well earned rest … Continue reading →

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Longlist Announced for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize

Posted on February 11, 2021 by alibrarylady

The longlist for the 2021 Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today, Thursday 11 February 2021. Established in 2016, the Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book illustration. It honours Klaus Flugge, founder of publisher … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 30, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. Sometimes it is difficult to avoid the feeling that many aspects of life are on hold but there have been some positive … Continue reading →

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2021 Branford Boase Award Longlist Announced

Posted on January 28, 2021 by alibrarylady

The longlist for the 2021 Branford Boase Award has been announced today. Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, the Branford Boase Award is given annually … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 31, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s compilation of news, interviews, resources and reviews linked to books for children and teens. “When I am attacked by gloomy thoughts, nothing helps me so much as running to my books. They quickly absorb … Continue reading →

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

Posted on October 24, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of books and reading for children and young people. The kind, thoughtfulness of the children’s book community was in evidence this week when author Anne … Continue reading →

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Branford Boase Award Winner 2020

Posted on September 9, 2020 by alibrarylady

The winners of this year’s award to the author and editor of the outstanding debut novel for children and young people has been announced by last year’s winner Muhammad Khan in an online ceremony. This year’s Branford Boase Award was … Continue reading →

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