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Calling out racism
Authors Q&As
Monday, August 7, 2023
Have you seen people being bullied because of their race? Have you wondered what you can do to help, or have you been bullied yourself?
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Clara Vulliamy's new The Dog Squad series for young readers
Video/Vlog
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Watch Clara Vulliamy introduce her new series for younger readers, The Dog Squad, for ReadingZone!
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Celebrate Harry Potter Book Day 2023 with a virtual lesson
Events
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Primary classes will be able to take part in a Harry Potter-themed virtual lesson for schools, hosted by Harry Potter star Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood in the film series), on Harry Potter Book Day, Thursday 12th October 2023.
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Needle wins Little Rebels Award 2023
Book Awards
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Needle by Patrice Lawrence, published by Barrington Stoke, has won the prize for the 2023 Little Rebels Award for Radical Children's Fiction.
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Uplifting YA novel wins Branford Boase Award 2023
Book Awards
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Christine Pillainayagam is the winner of the 2023 Branford Boase Award for the year's outstanding debut novel for young people for her funny, song-filled, second-generation coming-of-age story, Ellie Pillai is Brown. The Branford Boase Award is unique in honour...
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Jeanne Willis introduces The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear
Author Videos
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Jeanne Willis's gorgeous Bear is happy to be dressed by his owner - but not all bears feel the same; some bears need a little longer to decide who they want to be. Jeanne Willis introduces her new picture book, The Bear Who Had Nothing to Wear, about a bear who can't decide what it wants to we...
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SLA School Librarians of the Year 2023 announced
Meet A School Librarian
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
The School Library Association announced the winners of the Primary and Secondary School Librarian of the Year, Community Award and Enterprise of the Year at its annual award ceremony in Swindon. The winner of the 2023 Primary School Librarian of the Year is Sa...
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Marshmallow Clouds wins CLiPPA 2023 poetry award
Book Awards
Monday, July 10, 2023
Marshmallow Clouds: Poems Inspired by Nature, by Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek, and illustrated by Richard Jones, has won the CLiPPA poetry award. The judges have also awarded Highly Commended to Nicola Davies for her powerful examination of the refugee experience, Choose Love...
