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  • Making a dangerous journey

    Wednesday, April 4, 2018

    BOY 87 by author and editor ELE FOUNTAIN is a powerful story of a boy refugee as he makes the life-threatening journey to Europe. We spoke to ELE FOUNTAIN about her novel, writing and tips for young writers.

  • Teachers choose their favourite books

    Monday, March 26, 2018

    The shortlist for the UKLA Book Awards has been announced. This is the only award judged by teachers, and it highlights books for children aged three to 16 years that "enhance all aspects of literacy learning".

  • Finding adventure at boarding school

    Monday, March 26, 2018

    When Alice Mistlethwaite is shipped off to boarding school - Stormy Loch in Scotland - unexpected adventures, and friendships, begin.

  • Discover a world of miniature people!

    Monday, March 26, 2018

    MAX AND THE MILLIONS takes readers on an incredible journey into a world of tiny people whose future depends on a boy called Max. Author ROSS MONTGOMERY tells us more!

  • Primary school children 'shadow' prize

    Saturday, March 24, 2018

    Thousands of school children around the country are now 'shadowing' this year's Kate Greenaway Medal shortlist, for illustrated books.

  • Nevermoor wins children's book prize

    Saturday, March 24, 2018

    Nevermoor, Jessica Townsend's tale of a courageous young girl who must overcome a terrible magical curse, has won the Younger Fiction category of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.

  • Finish a story started by Beetle Boy author!

    Saturday, March 24, 2018

    Can you think of a great way to finish this story started by Beetle Boy author MG Leonard?!

  • Schools shadow prize shortlists

    Saturday, March 24, 2018

    The shortlists for the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals have been announced and thousands of young people around the UK will now 'shadow' the awards.