Tag Archives: Reading

Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 30, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to this week’s look back at the latest children’s book news. This is attempt number two so I have everything crossed that someone somewhere is able to read this! Sometimes there are occasions when I wish that … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 23, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to this week’s look at some of the highlights in the world of children’s books during the last week. These are articles I have enjoyed, resources that I think may be helpful and some news items that … Continue reading →

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Klaus Flugge Prize 2020 Shortlist Announced

Posted on May 19, 2020 by

The shortlist for the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize was announced today by Jessica Love, winner of the 2019 prize for Julian is a Mermaid. This award was founded in 2016 to highlight the most promising and exciting newcomers to picture … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 16, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to another look back at the children’s book news from the last few days. This week there is information regarding the possible re-commencement of physical and digital library services in primary and secondary schools which will be … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 9, 2020 by

Welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news and a visit to some useful resources encouraging reading for pleasure. As I write this there is continued speculation regarding the timing of the reopening of schools across the … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on May 2, 2020 by

Welcome to this week’s look back at the latest news from the children’s books world. I am aware that teachers and school librarians are under a great deal of pressure at present and hope that some of the links collated … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on April 25, 2020 by

Welcome to another Reading Matters, a look back at some of the latest news about children’s books. As schools resumed this week, albeit as a remote version, many children’s authors and publishers have increased the range of resources available to … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – news from the world of children’s books

Posted on April 18, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to another look back at the latest children’s book news. There is still a lot happening, new books, online activities and events and people supporting each other with ideas and resources. I hope you find something here … Continue reading →

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TrooFriend by Kirsty Applebaum

Posted on April 17, 2020 by

Kirsty Applebaum’s follow up to her original and acclaimed debut, The Middler, is another perceptive and powerful story. A book that encourages the reader to question the true meaning of friendship and what makes us human. Highly recommended. Sarah is … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – News from the world of children’s books

Posted on April 11, 2020 by

Hello and welcome to another look back at the recent children’s book news. Easter feels very different this year. Normally it is one of my favourite times of the year, a time spent with family and full of anticipation for … Continue reading →

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