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UK’s top prize for published poetry for children CLiPPA awarded to John Agard

Posted on July 10, 2026 by alibrarylady

The winner of the UK’s major award for published poetry for children, the CLiPPA (CLPE Children’s Poetry Award) was announced yesterday afternoon at a ceremony at the National Theatre on London’s Southbank watched live by thousands of primary school children. The winner of the CLiPPA 2026 … Continue reading →

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The Children of Wolf Rock by Natasha Farrant

Posted on July 2, 2026 by alibrarylady

High in the mountains of western Scotland, there is a loch, and on its shores there is a castle, and in that castle there is a school… A scene setting opening followed by an inviting almost conspiratorial narrative seductively draws … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Picture Books for Children

Posted on June 18, 2026 by alibrarylady

These three lovely picture books for young children may all feature creatures of different types but they also convey positive messages about managing emotions, resilience, friendship and kindness. Again! said Rabbit by Marjoke Henrichs Publisher Scallywag Press Marjoke Henrichs’ debut, … Continue reading →

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Pick of the New Children’s Books

Posted on June 15, 2026 by alibrarylady

Appealing facts for young readers, a graphic novel mystery set in Nigeria, a time-slip story for would be scientists, a thought provoking chiller, a football story with a social conscience and a guide to cancer for young people and their … Continue reading →

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Puffin Books – helping to create new readers

Posted on June 2, 2026 by alibrarylady

In this National Year of Reading there has been, at times, a focus on negative aspects, with the decline in reading for pleasure cited in the media. The recent report published by Book Trust, following their National Family Survey, confirmed … Continue reading →

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Celebrating New Illustrators: The Klaus Flugge Prize 2026 Shortlist Announced

Posted on May 16, 2026 by alibrarylady

Ten days ago I was fortunate to attend a special event at Waterstones Piccadilly to celebrate the wonderful titles on the longlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize. Established in 2016, the Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting … Continue reading →

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Announcement of the CLiPPA Poetry Award Shortlist

Posted on April 16, 2026 by alibrarylady

On Wednesday 15 April at a live online event watched by thousands of school children across the UK, the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE) announced the shortlist for the 2026 CLiPPA (CLPE Poetry Award). The CLiPPA is the … Continue reading →

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Engaging Children’s Literature: New Series Books for Young Readers from Barrington Stoke

Posted on April 13, 2026 by alibrarylady

Barrington Stoke need no introduction to anyone involved in the world of children’s books in any capacity. Their books are super readable, designed to be accessible to as many children as possible and are known for their dyslexia friendly format … Continue reading →

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Exploring the Magic in ‘The House With Chicken Legs Runs Away’ by Sophie Anderson

Posted on April 9, 2026 by alibrarylady

There is a theme emerging to my recent children’s book choices as once more I have picked up a sequel to a debut that had I had both enjoyed and admired. However this one is a little different. Sophie Anderson’s … Continue reading →

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March Reading Roundup: New Children’s Books to Discover

Posted on March 31, 2026 by alibrarylady

Prompted by my friend and fellow children’s book blogger and librarian Veronica Price I have decided, somewhat belatedly, to mark the National Year of Reading by posting a monthly round up of my reading. This will no doubt usually consist … Continue reading →

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