Children's book groups celebrate 50 years
Posted on Monday, January 8, 2018
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The Federation of Children's Book Groups has planned a variety of activities to celebrate its 50th anniversary during 2018 a celebratory conference and a book about its activities.
The Federation points to three major national ground-breaking initiatives it has supported, focused on story, reading and empowering the participation of children: National Share-A-Story Month (1977); the Children's Book Award (1980) in which children are the judges; and National Non-Fiction November (2010). The organisation has also been involved with other national events/organisations, including the creation of Seven Stories (2005), the development of the Edinburgh Festival's Children's Literature programme (1990), and delivering Story Sacks to hospitals across the UK. It also has links with major international children's literacy charities, particularly Books for Zambia (1979) and StoryAid International (1990), which became Book Aid International; and also locally through the annual Federation Gift and book donations via the Children's Book Award. In addition to the local parties, exhibitions and special events planned by the local children's groups, the celebratory programme will include: - 50 Favourite Books from the Last 50 Years booklist: a new list of books chosen by members of the Federation. - 50 Years of the Federation of Children's Book Groups: a book celebrating the history of the Federation. - A special conference to be held at Queenswood School, Herts from 13-15th April, featuring former Children's Laureates Michael Morpurgo and Jacqueline Wilson - Golden National Share a Story Month during May, including stories, poetry, myths and legends from around the world as British stories - Golden Children's Book Award: the shortlist for the only national book award voted for entirely by children will be revealed in February and the winners announced in June at the award ceremony in London - Golden National Non-Fiction November, focused on Food and Festivals Around the World. Golden Anniversary Event for Children in Birmingham: a programme of author events for a young audience will take place on 3rd November 2018, featuring former Children's Laureates Julia Donaldson and Jacqueline Wilson. The Federation of Children's Book Groups was founded by teacher, editor and children's television producer Anne Wood CBE. It is a national, voluntary, self-funded organisation, focused on local children's book groups.
