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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on October 22, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… The Last Post by Keith Campion is a slender book that belies its emotional impact. Told in a series of letters … Continue reading →

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Longlist for the 2022 Branford Boase Award Announced

Posted on January 26, 2022 by alibrarylady

The longlist for the 2022 Branford Boase Award was announced today. The award was set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of Walker Books, and is given annually to … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on May 1, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to another look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It has been a week when I’ve struggled a little to keep up so I hope I haven’t missed anything hugely important. This … 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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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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The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition Winners Announced

Posted on July 1, 2020 by alibrarylady

The Henrietta Branford Writing Competition is an annual writing competition for young people and runs in conjunction with the prestigious Branford Boase Award, awarded to the author and the editor of the year’s outstanding debut novel for children. The Branford … Continue reading →

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