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A story about words
Author Videos
Friday, May 26, 2023
Sophie Cameron's new novel, Away With Words, is a compelling read about language, communication and friendship.
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The Adventures of Billy Shaman
Author Videos
Monday, May 22, 2023
Author Roland Chambers introduces The Rage of the Sea Witch, the first in the new Billy Shaman adventures, and reads a short section from the book.
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NYALitFest & KIDSLitFest returns in July 2023
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Northern YALitFest & KIDSLitFest will return with a short programme in July 2023, despite losing its Arts Council funding this year.
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The Klaus Flugge Prize 2023 shortlist has been announced
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The shortlist for the Klaus Flugge Prize has been announced, recognising the most promising and exciting newcomer to children's picture book illustration. The prize was set up to honour Klaus Flugge, founder of Andersen Press and a leading light in the world of children's publ...
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Children in England do well in PIRLS global literacy study
Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Children's reading skills in England have held steady, despite a global dip in reading achievement reported in the latest PIRLS study (Progress in International Reading Literacy Study). However, the report also shows that reading for pleasure continues to declin...
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Read Hour returns in September 2023
Friday, May 12, 2023
Read Hour will be returning for its third year in the UK this September, following what it says has been a 'hugely successful' campaign to encourage people of all ages to set aside an hour to read on UN InternationalLiteracy Day.
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SLA Virtual Weekend Course: Empowering Pupils for the Future
Events
Friday, May 12, 2023
Join the School Library Association's virtual Weekend Course: Empowering All Pupils for the Future, on 23-24th June 2023, to hear from school librarians, authors and publishers about how to make your school library future perfect!
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The Deadlands: Enter at your peril!
Author Videos
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Love dinosaurs? Then you'll really love The Deadlands: Hunted, the first in a dinosaur-packed series by Australian author Skye Melki-Wegner. Look out for peril and betrayal!
