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The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros

Posted on January 19, 2022 by alibrarylady

Eloquent and insightful, the English adaptation of the award winning Welsh novel The Blue Book of Nebo by Manon Steffan Ros is a memorable read. As I turned the last page of this deeply affecting story I wanted to go … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 15, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. My usual system of collating news on a daily basis fell victim to unforeseen events this week I’m afraid so this is posted … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 8, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the first Reading Matters newsletter of 2022 and I hope that everyone had a happy and healthy Christmas holiday. This week’s round up includes both a look back at the best of 2021 and a preview of some … Continue reading →

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Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi

Posted on January 7, 2022 by alibrarylady

Yusuf Azeem is Not a Hero by Saadia Faruqi was published to coincide with the commemoration of the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and is a powerful and important book at any time. Despite the subject matter of … Continue reading →

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Keeper of Secrets by Sarah J. Dodd

Posted on January 6, 2022 by alibrarylady

An animal story with a difference Keeper of Secrets, Sarah J. Dodd’s debut, explores our relationship with wild animals and how nature can sometimes help to heal grief. This is a perfect, thoughtful winter read. When eleven year old Emily … Continue reading →

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Untwisted: the story of my life by Paul Jennings

Posted on January 4, 2022 by alibrarylady

Untwisted is an enjoyable and revealing look at a writer’s life. Paul Jennings explores both the inspiration to write and the effects a need to write have on an author with a refreshing candour that ensures this book is a … Continue reading →

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2021 – A Year in Children’s Books

Posted on December 29, 2021 by alibrarylady

It is those few days between Christmas and New Year when we start to anticipate what the coming year may bring and also a time to reflect on the last twelve months. Others have written about their favourite books of … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 11, 2021 by alibrarylady

Hello and welcome to the last Reading Matters newsletter of the year. Despite the difficulties we have faced in 2021 there is a kindness in the children’s book and education community that makes things easier. Thank you to everyone who … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 4, 2021 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of all the latest news from the world of children’s books. It’s been another busy week with interviews, end of year books lists and still more events to get involved with. Many congratulations to … Continue reading →

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New Christmas Children’s Books

Posted on December 1, 2021 by alibrarylady

A young Santa, a brave and resourceful mouse, a family who celebrate Christmas all year round and a lonely girl who makes an unusual but special new friend and saves the Christmas post all contribute to a festive bundle of … Continue reading →

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