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The S.L.A. Information Book Award – a celebration of nonfiction for children
The eighth School Library Association Information Book Award ceremony took place at Carmelite House London, the home of Hachette Children’s Publishers on Wednesday 7th November. This annual event shines a light on the very best information books for children from … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, books, childrens_books, education, Facts, Information, Mental Health, Nonfiction, Reading, schoollibraryassociation, school_libraries, Teaching
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The Carnegie Award Nominations – a quick look at the list
The nominations have been announced for two prestigious literary awards. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book written for children and young people and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for distinguished illustration. This year, 254 … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, books, Carnegie, childrens_books, Reading, review, YALit
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The Kate Greenaway Nominations- a quick look at the list
The nominations have been announced for two prestigious literary awards. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded for an outstanding book written for children and young people and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal is awarded for distinguished illustration. This year, 254 … Continue reading
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Tagged Awards, books, childrens_books, Greenaway, illustration, librarians, Libraries, picturebooks
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White Feather by Catherine and David MacPhail
This is a powerful story about the tragic impact of the First World War on both the soldiers who fought and the families that they left behind. The war is over and the whole town is celebrating as the soldiers … Continue reading
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Tagged armistice, books, childrens_books, Grief, history, review, worldwar1, WW1
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The Ink House by Rory Dobner
Welcome to the Ink House, an artist’s mysterious mansion built on a magical lake of ink that inspires creativity in anyone who lives there. When the artist goes away on a trip an array of animals great and small venture … Continue reading
The Lost Magician by Piers Torday
When I was about eight or nine years old I was given the book The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as a present. It was the book that turned me into ”a reader”. For the first time I felt … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, fantasy, Libraries, magic, picturebooks, Piers Torday, Reading, review
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Perfect Picture Books for Libraries Week
Libraries Week takes place between the 8–13 October to celebrate the nation’s much-loved libraries. This year, with a focus on well being libraries across the country will showcase how they bring communities together, combat loneliness, provide a space for reading and … Continue reading
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Tagged books, Libraries, picturebooks, Reading, review, School
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Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll – Review and Link to Resources
Five years ago this month I reviewed Emma Carroll’s debut novel Frost Hollow Hall for The Bookbag. At the time I said that the ten year old me would have loved the book. Each of her subsequent novels has reminded … Continue reading
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Tagged Ancient Egypt, books, childrens_books, Friendship, history, Reading, resources, review, Teaching
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Reading Rocks South – Some Highlights
Over 200 primary school teachers, librarians, classroom assistants and others linked to the book community gathered together on a sunny autumn Saturday to celebrate and learn about children’s books, reading and how to encourage reading for pleasure in the classroom … Continue reading
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Tagged books, childrens_books, education, Reading, reading promotion, Reading Rocks, readingforpleasure, School, Teaching
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The Lost Diary of Sami Star by Karen McCombie
In her latest book for Barrington Stoke Karen McCombie captures the voice of a young girl who feels she is invisible to her family and friends but gradually discovers that friendship can be found in the most unlikely places. Life … Continue reading
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Tagged autism, books, childrens_books, Dyslexia, Families, Friendship, inclusive, review
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