Tag Archives: Book Awards

The Tir na n-Og Award – The English Language Award – A look at the shortlist for this children’s book award

Posted on May 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

On Friday 21st May the announcement of the winner of a rather special children’s book award will be made. The Tir na n-Og Awards were established by the Books Council Of Wales in 1976, and are given annually to honour … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 15, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of children’s book news! There is rather a lot to get through so why not grab yourself a cuppa and settle down to read the latest book award news, check out some … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on April 17, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to the first Reading Matters round up of the Summer Term. I hope everyone had a happy Easter and a restful break if possible. As I am writing this the gradual reopening of places is lifting my … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 20, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s catch up with what has been happening in the world of children’s books. The highlight for many I’m sure has been the announcement of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Award shortlists and full details … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 13, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to this week’s round up of news from the world of children’s books. I hope that it has gone well for all of those of you who were back in school this week. What I’m reading… At … Continue reading →

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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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