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A Wintertide murder
Video/Vlog
Thursday, October 10, 2024
With Christmas lights twinkling and last-minute shopping for gifts, no-one expects a body to be washed up along the shoreline... Is this a murder? And how is it connected to the story of ancient treasure in the neighbourhood?
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Learning about change in Flow with the Snow
Featured Authors
Friday, October 4, 2024
Robert Tregoning introduces his new picture book, Flow with the Snow, which introduces children to the water cycle, and explores the idea of change.
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Swapna Reddy's Reggie Rabbit mysteries
Authors Q&As
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Reggie Rabbit has a new mystery to solve in The Ghost of Seagull Rock! What is making those mysterious noises, and why is everyone leaving Seagull Rock?
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Encouraging early readers with illustrated chapter books
Growing Readers
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Comic-style stories and illustrated chapter books can be hugely enticing for early readers, so check out series like Swapna Reddy's Reggie Rabbit books, which include The Great Carrot Heist and <a href="/books/reggie-rabbit-the...
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Shadow Creatures: A story of Resistance
Video/Vlog
Thursday, October 3, 2024
Chris Vick tells ReadingZone how his latest novel, Shadow Creatures, was inspired by his family's experiences in Norway during World War II.
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The School Library Association's 2024 Awards
Meet A School Librarian
Thursday, October 3, 2024
The School Library Association's 2024 Awards aims to recognise the efforts of three schools and their librarians in encouraging reading for pleasure with innovative approaches to reading and library development. Award-winning author Robin Stevens presented the awards at a ceremony in...
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BBC's 500 Words 2024 writing competition opens
Get Creative
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
500 Words is now open for entries, and you have until 9pm on Friday 8 November 2024 to submit your stories of up to 500 words. There are two age categories: 5-7 and 8-11 year-olds. All children need to do is write a story they would love to read in 500 Words or...
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2025 UKLA Book Awards longlists announced
Book Awards
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The longlists for the UKLA Book Awards, which covers books for ages 3-14+ years, have been announced and, say the judges, exemplify the award criteria's aim of 'encouraging teachers' knowledge of high-quality children's books, that can reflect all identities and promote diversity.'</st...
