Tag Archives: Children’s books

Reading Matters – Children’s Book News

Posted on October 5, 2024 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this month’s look at what is happening in the world of children’s books. There is news of awards, both winners and long and short lists, plus events, interesting articles, resources and reviews. If Poetry Day on 3rd October … Continue reading →

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News from CLIPPA The Leading Award for Poetry for Children

Posted on February 7, 2024 by alibrarylady

The boom in children’s poetry continues with more and more children becoming enthusiastic about poems and poets. It is lovely to share some more positive news on the subject. Today, 7th February the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on June 17, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. What I’m reading… Last week I reviewed a selection of new books for babies and toddlers and this week another lovely one arrived on … Continue reading →

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Quiet Storm by Kimberly Whittam

Posted on June 1, 2023 by alibrarylady

Quiet Storm, (Usborne Books) Kimberly Whittam’s debut novel speaks to those children, of whom there are many, who are shy and quiet, those who struggle to speak up, to ask questions and to join in even when they desperately want … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Celebrating Earth Day with The Rescue of Ravenwood

Posted on April 24, 2023 by alibrarylady

Today it’s my turn on the Celebrating #EarthDay Blog Tour with Natasha Farrant’s The Rescue of Ravenwood and I’m delighted to share again my review of this lovely book. Sometimes when life feels overwhelming, when the enormity of the things … Continue reading →

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FCBG Children’s Book Award Blog Tour: While the Storm Rages by Phil Earle

Posted on March 27, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my stop on the Children’s Book Award Blog Tour!  Today I am delighted to share a blog from Phil Earle all about his shortlisted title While The Storm Rages. First a little information about the award itself. The … Continue reading →

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New Books for Children From Barrington Stoke

Posted on March 21, 2023 by alibrarylady

The team at Barrington Stoke have been busy and there has been a flurry of new titles published recently or due out very soon. I have gathered together a selection here all suitable for the primary age group but different … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 18, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. A personal highlight for me was attending the launch of Where the River Takes us by Lesley Parr on Monday. It was a treat … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 11, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. One important event this week was the launch of part 2 of the Great School Libraries campaign. The latest research highlights the inequality of … Continue reading →

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The Song Walker by Zillah Bethell

Posted on January 17, 2023 by alibrarylady

The Shark Caller by Zillah Bethell was one of my favourite reads of 2021 so I was eager to read her new book, The Song Walker set in the Australian Outback, published in February by Usborne Books. From its intriguing … Continue reading →

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