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Foyles Young Poets of the Year Award 2026 opens for entries
Get Creative
Friday, April 10, 2026
The Foyles Young Poets of the Year Award is open for entries from those aged 11-17 years, with young people from the UK and around the world invited to write a poem of no more than 40 lines. The competition will close on 31 July and winners will be announced in the autumn.
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Scare B'n'B - a hauntingly good series!
Authors Q&As
Thursday, April 9, 2026
Look out for ghosts, giggles and two children on a mission in Catherine Doyle's new Scare B'n'B series!
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Write a story on the theme of gold for Royal Mint
Get Creative
Friday, March 27, 2026
Open to children aged seven to 11 years, the Royal Mint Museum Short Story Competition is encouraging young writers to craft a story on the theme of gold. Prizes include a gold half-sovereign coin and £5,000 in book vouchers for the winner's school or local lib...
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Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2026 winners announced
Book Awards
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Picture book Sleep Tight, Disgusting Blob, created by Huw Aaron, has been named Overall Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize The shortlisted and winning books are voted for by Waterstones booksellers. The overall prize includes a £5,000 award and the...
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UKLA Book Awards 2026 shortlists announced
Book Awards
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
The 20 books shortlisted in the UKLA Book Awards 2026 have been revealed across four categories, with 85 teacher judges selecting the shortlisted titles. The book award aims to highlight high quality children's books that reflect all identities, promote diversi...
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Sing along with Gareth P Jones to find out - which came first?
Author Videos
Friday, March 20, 2026
Enjoy this new song from Gareth P Jones giving a glimpse into his hilarious new picture book, Chicken vs Egg - an action-packed race to find out which came first . . . With puns, visual gags and a surprising twist at the end, Chicken vs Egg will be enjoyed by y...
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Set sail on a great adventure with The Elementals
Video/Vlog
Friday, March 20, 2026
Adventure, nature and special powers! Follow this groups of friends as they set out on a quest to save their island home. We caught up with author Love Ssega to find out about his new adventure series, The Elementals, beginning with Wanzu Sets Sail.
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Meet Marty Moose, a small mouse having big adventures
Authors Q&As
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Deliveries never go to plan for Marty Moose, a small postmouse with a big appetite for adventure! Here's author and illustrator Claire Powell to tell you more . . .
