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As we celebrate 10 years of the #KlausFluggePrize we are excited to reveal the 2025 shortlist. Three exceptional books by very talented newcomers to picture book #illustration. Find out more: klausfluggeprize.co.uk

I am thrilled to be on the shortlist for the Historical Assoc Young Quills Book Award. Even being on the long list is an honour for us writers of history. Thank you. history.org.uk/primary/catego… Barrington Stoke DLuxAssociates

LONDON! #TEACHERS! How lucky are you? We still have room for ONE class for Frank Cottrell-Boyce AND TWO classes with #JosephCoelho & Fiona Lumbers at our FREE Schools Programme Beck Theatre UB3 2UE on Friday 6 June. Book for your class right now barneskidslitfest.org/schools-2025...

ICYMI, the NEW issue of #BooksforKeeps is out now. Packed with interviews, features, comment and reviews, it's essential reading for anyone interested in children's books. Huge thanks to all our contributors and the publishers who support us. booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-272-…

There’s so much to enjoy in #AFlashOfNeon, an engaging contemporary fantasy novel by #soohiecameron published by Little Tiger Books for readers of 10-14. #UkKidLit vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/05/17/rev…

Catching up on some books from further down my reading pile - The Bletchley Riddle is a fantastic story of spies, code breaking and secrets. Definitely one to add to a WW2 book collection. Perfect for age 10+ right through to about Year 11. scopeforimagination.co.uk/2025/05/20/the…

During the blog tour for SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue @alibrarylady said that the book ‘makes learning fun for children’. What do you think of our new chapter book? Read the whole of @alibrarylady ‘s review now: tinyurl.com/2zv7uxnb

This week sees a new edition of #FollowTheSwallow by #JuliaDonaldson with illustrations by #ThomasDocherty It’s a perfect #PictureBook to share with young children during the summer 🐦‍⬛🪺📗 Published by Farshore on 05/06/2025 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/05/26/pic…

#MarnieMidnight has fluttered back to the bookshelves in her 3rd adventure. Written & illustrated by #lauraellenanderson published by Farshore Thanks Liz Scott for my review copy. #UkKidLit 🦋🐜🐝📗 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/05/27/ill…

🌍It’s one week to go until our virtual event for World Environment Day! Join author Dr. Thomas Bernard for a free virtual STEM event on Thursday 5 June at 9.30am BST in partnership with RAiSE. Sign-up now: tinyurl.com/mrt9h72h

My #PictureBookFriday is Noah’s New Home Zeshan Akhter out now for 3+. A powerful story exploring the lasting impact of war & the experience of a young refugee, with a great message of hope & the power of a community. Thanks Templar Books Amber Ivatt 📖 checkemoutbooks.wordpress.com/2025/05/30/noa…

A free virtual event for classrooms. On July 4th Mr Dilly and I will be talking #Lionesses, the #WEURO2025 and football reading. Please help us spread the word. womens-euro-special.eventbrite.co.uk

The Wood Where Magic Grows by Andy Shepherd illustrated by #EllieSnowdon is coming soon! A splendid start to a new series with kindness, bravery, understanding & a little dash of magic. Get planning with Andy's great resources too. Piccadilly Press 📖✨ alibrarylady.blog/2025/05/30/the…

This month's round up of children's book news includes The Reading Agency BookTrust Frank Cottrell-Boyce Scott Evans | The Reader Teacher® School Library Association (SLA) Books for Keeps Klaus Flugge Prize Little Rebels Award Book Clubs in Schools Children's Books Ireland and more. Thank you everyone. 📚

Anne Thompson The Reading Agency BookTrust Frank Cottrell-Boyce Scott Evans | The Reader Teacher® School Library Association (SLA) Books for Keeps Klaus Flugge Prize Little Rebels Award Children's Books Ireland Thank you for including our Summer Book Club - there is indeed still time to sign up! It aims to make reading for pleasure a highlight of Y6 to Y7 transition. All the details here bookclubsinschools.org/summer-book-cl…

Here’s our weekend round-up of book reviews for you. Thank you Ed Finch Helen Jones📕 Theresa Gooda, Rebecca Kennedy Gethin Wallace, Ann Cowling and Anne Thompson for your reviews this week: justimagine.co.uk/childrens-book…

👋HELLO JUNE! Have we got big plans for you! The UK's biggest kids' books festival returns to beautiful Barnes Pond SW13 on Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June. Grab your tickets while you can! barneskidslitfest.org

⭐️Whose story will you jump into today?⭐️ The Empathy Day Festival is in full swing! If you haven't yet registered there's still time to get your free resources and toolkits. Come and celebrate the power of books to build real-life empathy. Visit the link in our bio!

Thanks so much Sally Oliphant & DK Books UK for my copy of #YOUDecideYOURAdventure by Bear Grylls OBE & Jake Alexander A fabulous interactive adventure 🏕️ #KidLitUk Review here 👇 vsviewfromthebookshelves.home.blog/2025/06/02/non…