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From first idea to finished novel
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Author Zillah Bethel explores the starting point of her latest novel, The Extraordinary Colours of Auden Dare, set in an alternate UK where wars are being fought, over water.
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Step into the past with Philip Ardagh series
Saturday, September 23, 2017
We're giving away three sets of the first two books in Philip Ardagh's The Secret Diary series, published by Nosy Crow in association with the National Trust. We also spoke to Philip Ardagh to find out more about his new series, below.
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Melvin Burgess public event
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
YA Author Melvin Burgess will be taking part in an event at Waterstones Piccadilly, London, on 5 October, to celebrate his nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen Award
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Minecraft Guides to give away!
Monday, September 18, 2017
We have five sets of the latest Minecraft Guides (Egmont) to give away. The books have insider information and tips from experts at Mojang games studio - the original creators of Minecraft.
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BBC marks 20 years of Harry Potter
Saturday, September 16, 2017
Drawing on a new exhibition being staged by the British Library from October, the BBC will be airing a one-hour documentary on Harry Potter: A History of Magic although the date has not been confirmed.
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Newcomer Francesca Sanna recognised
Thursday, September 14, 2017
Francesca Sanna has won the 2017 Klaus Flugge Prize for the most exciting and promising newcomer to children's picture book illustration, for her book The Journey (Flying Eye Books).
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Help judge the Blue Peter Book Award
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
The Blue Peter Book Awards 2018 is looking for school children to help choose the winning books in two categories: the Best Story and the Best Book with Facts for its 2018 awards. Entries are now open for schools to apply to be part of the expert reading panel.
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UKLA Book Awards longlists announced
Monday, September 11, 2017
The UKLA's longlist for its 2018 book awards, announced today, highlights recently-published books that are rich in meaning, imagination and vocabulary and that are aimed at children aged three to 16 years.
