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Life in Lockdown writing competition
Monday, May 11, 2020
A writing competition has been launched for those aged 7-17, about life during lockdown, which will be judged by authors with categories for each year. Closing date is Friday 17th July.
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Digital Hay Festival this year
Thursday, May 7, 2020
A free five-day Hay Festival programme for schools will be broadcast 18-22 May, aimed at inspiring creative reading across ages 8-14+ years and including authors Michael Rosen, Abi Elphinstone, Alex Wheatle and Candy Gourlay.
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Homeschooling dyslexics?
Thursday, May 7, 2020
Publisher Barrington Stoke has created a free downloadable resource for parents and carers supporting dyslexic readers during lockdown, with articles, advice and activities.
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VE day author resources
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Friday 8th May is the 75th anniversary of VE Day, the day the Second World War ended in Europe. Author Tom Palmer has created resources that can be used to mark the day, including VE Day blackout poetry, character paperchains and a comprehension sheet that features Churchill's famous VE Day speech.
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Walker Books provides SLA memberships
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Publisher Walker Books is to fund 40 SLA (School Library Association) memberships as part of its 40th anniversary celebrations.
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SLA national conference goes digital
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
The School Library Association has announced that its annual weekend conference 'Digital Education: Reading and Learning Opportunities' will be delivered online, due to the current restrictions.
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Branford Boase shortlist highlights rising stars
Thursday, April 30, 2020
The shortlist for the 2020 Branford Boase Award has been announced, highlighting talented debut novelists for children aged 7+, and their editors.
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Darren Shan on his new series
Thursday, April 30, 2020
We asked Darren Shan to tell us how his new series, Archibald Lox, developed. The three Archibold Lox titles are available as ebooks, and Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds as a FREE download. Also look out for Archibald Lox and the Empress of Suanpan and Archibald Lox and the Vote of Al...
