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Working in library lead to picture book success
Thursday, September 20, 2018
This week Kate Milner was awarded the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting and promising newcomer to children's picture book illustration for her book My Name is Not Refugee (Barrington Stoke), which follows a young boy as he and his mother set out from their home to find somewhere safe...
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Free Year 7 book packs
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Schools in England with a Year 7 (or equivalent) intake can now sign up for free reading for pleasure library packs, funded by Arts Council England and distributed by Booktrust.
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Author residencies for Scottish schools
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Nine schools in Scotland will receive fully-funded author residencies this school year to help inspire a love of reading and writing.
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Can your school help judge the Blue Peter Book Awards?
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Schools can apply to be one of the judging schools for the Blue Peter Awards 2019. Schools have until 5pm on 12th October to apply online, via the link below.
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Visiting your favourite stories...
Monday, September 17, 2018
Imagine being able to step into the pages of a book... This is what Tilly discovers she can do in TILLY AND THE BOOKWANDERERS, the first book in the PAGES & CO series.
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the Legend of Kevin
Saturday, September 15, 2018
Look out for a fat, flying pony, a lonely boy, and some mischievous monkeys! We spoke with PHILIP REEVE AND SARAH MCINTYRE about their latest book, THE LEGEND OF KEVIN.
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My Name is Not Refugee wins illustration award
Thursday, September 13, 2018
The winner of the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's book illustration is Kate Milner for her picture book, My Name is not Refugee (Barrington Stoke). Victoria Semykina is awarded Highly Commended for her illustrations for The Real Boat (Templar).
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UKLA Book Awards 2019 longlists announced
Monday, September 10, 2018
The longlists for the UKLA Book Awards 2019 are announced today, including books in translation, poetry, verse novels and nonfiction titles for children aged three to 16 years. Teachers will decide the shortlists and winning books from each category.
