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  • Bookbuzz 2018 titles revealed

    Friday, May 18, 2018

    The 17 titles in the Bookbuzz 2018 programme for school children aged 11-13 years have been announced and include a range of fiction, non-fiction and illustrated stories across all abilities.

  • A new adventure from Lauren St John!

    Friday, May 18, 2018

    A talking parrot, a mysterious disappearance and clues on a laptop draw pet-sitter Kat into a dangerous investigation. We asked author LAUREN ST JOHN to tell us more about her new series, KAT WOLFE INVESTIGATES!

  • Klaus Flugge Prize recognises debut illustrators

    Wednesday, May 16, 2018

    Five original picture books by debut illustrators have made the shortlist for the 2018 Klaus Flugge Prize, with subjects ranging from boxes for a cat, a box holding the Night, the story of a Mars explorer, the adventures of a paper boat, and a child seeking a new home.

  • A football book for everyone

    Tuesday, May 15, 2018

    With the World Cup around the corner, young - and much older! - football fans will love RUSSELL AYTO's new illustrated story about an underdog football team and its new star player!

  • Little Rebels shortlist

    Thursday, May 3, 2018

    The shortlist for this year's Little Rebels Award for Radical Children's Fiction includes books referencing Islamophobia, young people's activism, the Syrian conflict, challenges to gendered occupations and the English class system.

  • Cogheart wins 'Awesome' award

    Thursday, May 3, 2018

    Hundreds of young readers from across the South East have celebrated the Awesome Book Awards 2018 prize-giving, with author Peter Bunzl taking the top prize for his first children's novel, Cogheart.

  • Pirates, the Circus and a Runaway!

    Wednesday, May 2, 2018

    Do you enjoy your stories laden with adventure? THE COMPANY OF EIGHT has pirates, a circus and a runaway all in the mix, together with non-stop action. We asked author HARRIET WHITEHORN to tell us more!

  • Talented debuts shortlisted for award

    Wednesday, May 2, 2018

    The shortlist for the 2018 Branford Boase Award, which recognises debut authors and their editors, has been announced and includes Kick by Mitch Johnson, Fish Boy by Chloe Daykin and The City of Secret Rivers by Jacob Sager Weinstein.