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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...
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Koalas in Capes vs Robot Spiders!
Video/Vlog
Friday, July 3, 2026
Meet the Koalas in Capes, the newest superheroes in town! Here's author Terrie Chilvers to tell us more about her mad-cap superhero adventures!
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9+ Imagine you have turned into a giant!
Writing Activites
Thursday, July 2, 2026
The Thing About Giants: In a world where giants exist and are hunted down by humans, an unlikely friendship between a human girl and a boy giant leads to hidden truths being revealed . . . Exploring themes of colonisation, the environmen...
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Action and adventure in Maisie vs the Pyramids!
Video/Vlog
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
Young adventurer Maisie has a special talent with time - and it's just as well because she'll need all the help she can get in her latest adventure, Maisie versus the Pyramids. ReadingZone caught up with author...
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6+ Create a superhero animal!
Writing Activites
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
ReadingZone caught up with author Terrie Chilvers to find out what inspired her Koalas in Capes superhero adventures, and what else she has planned for the duo. You can also follow her Creative Challenge to create your own animal supervillain! Koalas in Capes' l...
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Winners of the 2026 Carnegie Medals announced
Book Awards
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Debut author Beth O'Brien has won the prestigious Carnegie Medal for her book Wolf Siren (HarperCollins Children's Books), a feminist retelling of Little Red Riding Hood, inspired by her visual impairment. Wolf Siren also won the Shadowers' Choice Award...
