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Schools can now register to shadow CLiPPA 2026 poetry award
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Record numbers of children are expected to take part in this year's CLiPPA poetry award. Schools can now sign up for the CLiPPA shadowing programme, which will get underway on 15 April with the live announcement of the shortlist and poetry performances by shortlisted poets.</p...
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Koalas in Capes face zombie chickens!
Video/Vlog
Thursday, February 12, 2026
Meet superhero duo Koalas in Capes as they try to save their town, Pawtonia, from an evil ostrich - and some tricky zombie chickens!
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The Carnegies 2026 longlists announced
Book Awards
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
The 2026 longlists for The Carnegies, the UK's longest running book awards for children and young people, have been announced, together with a new pilot aimed at making the awards' shadowing scheme available to a wider audience. The award medals for writing and...
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Learning through laughter with Henry the Artistic Dog
Growing Readers
Monday, February 9, 2026
Justin Worsley's debut picture book, Henry the Artistic Dog, brings plenty of giggles for young readers, as well as a unique celebration of art!
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New Gruffalo picture book revealed
Friday, February 6, 2026
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler have revealed that a new Gruffalo picture book, Gruffalo Granny, will be published on 10 September '26. After months of speculation following the announcement of a new Gruffalo book in April 2025, the title has been revealed as...
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2026 Henrietta Branford Writing Competition
Get Creative
Monday, February 2, 2026
Children and teenagers aged up to 19 years who enjoy writing are challenged to enter the 2026 Henrietta Branford Writing Competition, with a story about a place or person they know well.
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Stories to sooth little ones at bedtime
Growing Readers
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Sharing stories is a perfect way to wind down after a busy day - but what if your child still doesn't want to go to sleep? Bedtime for Little Diggers is a gentle, soothing story that is perfect for reminding little ones that everyone needs their rest - even busy little diggers!</strong...
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National Year of Reading Roundup
Monday, January 26, 2026
This year's National Year of Reading has begun with government backing for for books and school libraries, author and storytelling events around the country, and a fresh look at how to encourage reading for pleasure among children and teenagers. Each month Readi...
