Tag Archives: research

After the War Auschwitz to Ambleside: Q & A with author Tom Palmer

Posted on August 7, 2020 by alibrarylady

As soon as I read After the War by Tom Palmer I knew that it would be one of my top children’s books of the year. It was inspired by the three hundred child concentration camp survivors who came to the … Continue reading →

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Fabulous Nonfiction for Children from Flying Eye Books

Posted on April 20, 2020 by alibrarylady

The best nonfiction for children combines detailed information and attractive presentation to create a package that invites children to learn while still being an important part of their reading for pleasure. Flying Eye Books achieve this with these two wonderful new … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 28, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello everyone and I hope you are managing to cope and to keep well during these strange times for us all. This week I have tried to balance news and articles with more links to book related resources available for … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 8, 2020 by alibrarylady

Hello everyone and welcome to another look back at what has been happening in the children’s books community this week. It has been a very busy few days with award ceremonies and shortlist announcements, many new books published and interesting … Continue reading →

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Anti Bullying Week and the Role of the School Library + links to book lists

Posted on November 10, 2019 by alibrarylady

Anti-Bullying Week takes place in schools across England each November. This year’s Anti-Bullying Week has the theme Change Starts With Us and is happening from Monday 11th November – Friday 15th November 2019. Bullying in all its forms may have … Continue reading →

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