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Murray and Bun share a new adventure!
Video/Vlog
Friday, August 14, 2026
When friends Murray and Bun step through the cat flap into their garden, they find themselves in a jungle on a new adventure - with a precious ruby, a thief, and a fun rabbit tribe!
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A story about patience, perseverance and a determined little frog
Author Videos
Friday, August 14, 2026
For children who might need a little encouragement to try something new, I Am Going to Jump This Log is a fun story about a small, determined frog, who sets out to complete a new challenge!
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The joy of just being yourself
Growing Readers
Friday, July 10, 2026
Alex Latimer shares the start of his new picture book, Marigold is a Chicken, about a young chick learning to enjoy being herself - a great story to share with any child who is feeling like they aren't 'good enough'.
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CLiPPA 2026 Poetry Award won by John Agard
Book Awards
Thursday, July 9, 2026
John Agard has won the CLiPPA 2026 award for his poetry collection, The Poetry World of John Agard, illustrated by Shirley Hottier (Otter Barry Books), and becomes the first poet to win the award three times. The CLiPPA is the main children's poetry award in th...
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Love On Sight wins the 2026 Branford Boase Award for debut writers
Book Awards
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Asli Jensen and her editor Shalini Vallepur are the winners of the 2026 Branford Boase Award, given to the author and editor of the year's outstanding debut novel for young people, Love on Sight (Chicken House). Love on Sight...
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Patrice Lawrence announced as the new Children's Laureate
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
The new Children's Laureate Patrice Lawrence - the 'foremost representative of children's literature' - said she will "champion the power of books to make us feel like we belong, and shared stories as a tool for bringing people together" during her tenure, from 2026 - 2028. </...
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Information Book Award 2026 winners announced
Book Awards
Friday, July 3, 2026
The winners of the Information Book Award 2026 have been announced by the School Library Association (SLA), which runs the award. The annual award is a celebration of quality non-fiction books for children and young people. The award includes the judge's winning...
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UKLA Book Awards 2026 winners announced
Friday, July 3, 2026
The UKLA Book Awards 2026 have been announced, with winners across four categories ranging from 3-14+. The award aims to highlight books that will inspire reading and provide engaging classroom reads. The UKLA Book awards are uniquely shadowed by teachers around...
