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Branford Boase Award 2024 shortlist announced

'Own voice' stories dominate the shortlist for the 2024 Branford Boase Award, which highlights debut authors and the work of their editors. The awa...
Writing for young people about mental health

AS Hussain's YA novel Desi Girl Speaking is published next month, and in this month's book blog, the author explains how she approached writing abo...
Geek Girl launches on Netflix in May

Based on the best-selling coming-of-age book series by Holly Smale, the new Netflix show Geek Girl will launch on the channel next month, from Thur...
Community, friendship and A Girl on the Fly

Author Nansubuga Nagadya Isdahl introduces Girl on the Fly and tells us how her own dual heritage, her love of running and close friendships, helpe...
Shortlists announced for the 2024 Jhalak Prize

The shortlists for the Jhalak Children's and YA Prize have been announced. The Jhalak Prize and the Jhalak Children's & YA Prize, celebrate bo...

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