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Reading Matters – Children’s Book News

Posted on February 3, 2024 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this month’s look back at what has been happening in the world of children’s books. It has been another busy few weeks with a focus on school libraries and librarians, awards shortlists, longlists and winners plus events and … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this latest round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books over the last month. It is impossible to include everything as this would be the most enormous article for you to read so … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news – back to school

Posted on September 2, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to the first Reading Matters of the new school year. I hope everyone has enjoyed a good summer however you spent the time and that those working in education enjoyed a well earned rest. Perhaps you are new to … Continue reading →

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A Week of Celebrations in the World of Children’s Books.

Posted on July 15, 2023 by alibrarylady

This week has seen three special celebrations, all of them involving the world of children’s books but each of them highlighting a different aspect. I was lucky to be able to attend one of these happy occasions and would like … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: 100 IDEAS For Primary Teachers: Reading for Pleasure by Scott Evans

Posted on March 29, 2023 by alibrarylady

Practical, accessible and brimming with enthusiasm, 100 IDEAS for Primary Teachers: Reading for Pleasure will help teachers implement some innovative suggestions in their own classroom and nurture a reading community in their school. A deceptively slim book that could make … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on March 25, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s look at what has been happening in the world of children’s books over the last few days. What I’m reading… Regular readers will know how highly I rate the publishers Barrington Stoke for all they do … 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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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on January 14, 2023 by alibrarylady

Welcome to this week’s round up of what has been happening in the world of children’s books. I have not managed as much reading as I would have liked as things have been pretty busy this week but I hope … Continue reading →

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Reading Matters – children’s book news

Posted on December 17, 2022 by alibrarylady

Welcome to my last round up of children’s book news for 2022. This week there has been more attention given to children’s literature in the main stream media than I have seen for a long time. This is a positive … Continue reading →

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