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I Am Thunder wins Branford Boase Award
Friday, June 28, 2019
Muhammad Khan and his editor Lucy Pearse of Macmillan Children's Books (pictured) have been announced as the winners of the 2019 Branford Boase Award, which celebrates debut authors and their editors. The award is now in its 20th year.
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2019 School Librarian of the Year announced
Friday, June 28, 2019
Ros Harding at The King's School Chester has been awarded the honour of the School Librarian of the Year 2019. Author Sara Barnard presented Ros Harding with her award at a special ceremony in London.
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Author visits to schools boost reading skills
Friday, June 28, 2019
New research from the National Literacy Trust shows that author visits to schools boost children and young people's reading skills and their enjoyment and confidence in reading and writing. However, only 1 in 4 pupils had an author visit this academic year, with those from the poorest backgrounds...
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Achievement Award Winner 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Congratulations to Eastfield Infant and Nursery School for winning this year's Achievement Award as a result of their whole school enthusiasm for the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition, with every class entering a picture book to the competition.
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Book Group giveaway of All Fall Down by Sally Nicholls
Sunday, June 23, 2019
We're thrilled to offer a set of ten copies of All Fall Down by Sally Nicholls to a book group (ages 11+), in exchange for some reviews! The book will be published by Andersen Press in September.
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Secondary Award Winner 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Congratulations to Ruby and Bea at St Cecilia's C of E School for winning the Secondary Award of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition for their picture book, To Be Grateful is Key.
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Young Creators Award Winner 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
A story and a manual for 'How to Deal With a Bugly-Whump' by James from Paddock Wood Primary School has won the Young Creators Award in the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition 2019, with runners-up prizes going to Finny's Angry Book by Tristan (Milton CE Primary School) and The Chair Monster by...
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Primary Award Winner 2019
Sunday, June 23, 2019
Strange Objects by Freddie at Davidson's Mains Primary School - an entertaining story with lively and detailed illustrations and a strong environmental message - has won the Primary Award of the ReadingZone Picture Book Competition, plus the Overall Award.
