Tag Archives: Book Awards

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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