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First Reported May 26 2012 - Updated May 26 2012 - 2 Documents

Brooks' books voted the best in Angus

Weeks of voting in secondary schools across Angus this week culminated in the announcement of a winner for the 18th . A ceremony held at Carnoustie High School heard that author Kevin Brooks had won the 2012 instalment, five years after his last win.The ... [ Published May 26 2012 by Tayside and Fife Courier ]
First Reported May 26 2012 - Updated May 26 2012 - 1 Documents

One Minute With: Shirley Hughes, author & illustrator

I'm in my work-room sitting at my drawing board, on the first floor of my [West London] house, looking out to the communal gardens.What are you currently reading?Coincidentally, a book by my son [and journalist] Ed Vulliamy. For 'The War is Dead, Long ... [ Published May 26 2012 by The Independent ]
First Reported May 24 2012 - Updated May 24 2012 - 1 Documents

Memorial Day books for babies and toddlers

Many think of Memorial Day as the first official summer holiday even though summer actually doesn't begin until June 20. The last weekend in May is usually reserved for picnics and barbecues with family and friends and sometimes the meaning for the holiday ... [ Published May 24 2012 by Examiner.com ]
First Reported May 21 2012 - Updated May 21 2012 - 1 Documents

Soonchild by Russell Hoban: review

on the eerie, grown-up young adult novel Soonchild by Russell Hoban. Soonchild is one of two pieces Russell Hoban was working on before his death last December the other, a picture book for young children, will be published later this year and it makes ... [ Published May 21 2012 by Telegraph ]
First Reported May 19 2012 - Updated May 19 2012 - 1 Documents

From our reviewers: Children's books

Reviews of children's books by Debbie Jamieson and daughters Bethany and Anna Argyle:RahuiBy Chris Szekely, illustrated by Malcolm Ross (Huia Publishers, RRP $20)It is an unusual theme for a small child's book, but the death of a little boy by drowning ... [ Published May 19 2012 by Southland Times ]
First Reported May 17 2012 - Updated May 17 2012 - 1 Documents

Angus Book Award authors to visit schools

IN THE run-up to the announcement of the winner of the 2012 Angus Book Award, the short-listed authors will have a full day of visits to the eight Angus secondary schools on Tuesday (May 22) to meet pupils who have taken part in the voting process.The ... [ Published May 17 2012 by Guide Gazette ]
First Reported May 13 2012 - Updated May 13 2012 - 1 Documents

Maurice Sendak: an appreciation

Like most great children's writers and illustrators, his work came from deep within – in his case somewhere very darkMaurice Sendak, who has died aged 83, was one of the great writers and illustrators of children's literature. His imagination was deeply ... [ Published May 13 2012 by Guardian.co.uk ]
First Reported May 03 2012 - Updated May 03 2012 - 1 Documents

Soonchild ????

Soonchild by Russell Hoban. Source: Supplied Being in unforgivable ignorance of this fabulous author, a little research preceded reading this "young adult" novel aimed for readers aged 12-plus. Russell Hoban died at 86 in London in December. Published ... [ Published May 03 2012 by Herald Sun ]
First Reported May 02 2012 - Updated May 02 2012 - 1 Documents

Casting votes for Angus Book Award

WITH local council elections pending throughout Scotland, teenagers across Angus are also casting their votes in the battle to see which title will win the Angus Book Award 2012.Over the last few months, they have read and discussed the books and are ... [ Published May 02 2012 by Brechin Advertiser ]
First Reported Apr 30 2012 - Updated Apr 30 2012 - 1 Documents

English 4-11 Picture Book Awards Winners Announced

Add as favouriteEnglish 4-11 Picture Book Awards Winners announced KS1 Fiction, I Want My Hat Back, Jon Klassen, Walker Books KS 1 Non-Fiction, Press Here, Herve Tullet, Chronicle Books KS2 Fiction, It's a Book, Lane Smith, Macmillan KS2 Non-Fiction, ... [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Times Education Supplement ]
First Reported Apr 18 2012 - Updated Apr 19 2012 - 2 Documents

A book from Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House Library grows up

It is the largest, most famous and many believe the most beautiful dollhouse in the world. It was conceived as a gift for Queen Mary by her cousin Princess Marie Louise and built under the supervision of Edwin Lutyens, who at the time wore the crown as ... [ Published Apr 19 2012 by seattlepi.com ]
First Reported Apr 17 2012 - Updated Apr 17 2012 - 2 Documents

A BIG read: Miniature royal dolls' house book to be published in human scale

Hand-written book measures just 1.6in by 1.4in and is one of 200 volumes in the miniature library of the dolls' house created for Queen Mary in 1922A tiny children's book created for a royal dolls' house is to be published - in human scale.With pages ... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Mirror.co.uk ]

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"I also thank all those who have worked so hard to make the event such a success, and congratulate pupils and staff of Carnoustie High School for hosting such a successful evening."

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Brooks' books voted the best in Angus [ Published May 26 2012 by Tayside and Fife Courier ]
Back to school for authors [ Published May 26 2012 by Kirriemuir Herald ]
One Minute With: Shirley Hughes, author & illus... [ Published May 26 2012 by The Independent ]
Memorial Day books for babies and toddlers [ Published May 24 2012 by Examiner.com ]
Kevin wins second Angus Book Award [ Published May 23 2012 by Guide Gazette ]
Soonchild by Russell Hoban: review [ Published May 21 2012 by Telegraph ]
From our reviewers: Children's books [ Published May 19 2012 by Southland Times ]
Angus Book Award authors to visit schools [ Published May 17 2012 by Guide Gazette ]
Maurice Sendak: an appreciation [ Published May 13 2012 by Guardian.co.uk ]
From Trainee To Triumph: Kim Scott Walwyn Prize... [ Published May 10 2012 by Booktrade - Book2Book ]
Patrick Ness Adult Novel To Canongate [ Published May 09 2012 by Booktrade - Book2Book ]
Author Shirley Hughes: 'When children can take ... [ Published May 08 2012 by ParentDish ]
Soonchild ???? [ Published May 03 2012 by Herald Sun ]
Casting votes for Angus Book Award [ Published May 02 2012 by Brechin Advertiser ]
English 4-11 Picture Book Awards Winners Announced [ Published Apr 30 2012 by Times Education Supplement ]
Miniature Queen Mary's Doll's House book published [ Published Apr 23 2012 by Heritage Magazine ]
Spooky books and movies for children who like a... [ Published Apr 20 2012 by Junior ]
Experts writing the book on production: three p... [ Published Apr 20 2012 by Print Week ]
Four Female Publishers With A Strong Future Ahe... [ Published Apr 19 2012 by Booktrade - Book2Book ]
A book from Queen Mary’s Dolls’ House Library g... [ Published Apr 19 2012 by seattlepi.com ]
Miniature fairytale for royal dolls' house to b... [ Published Apr 18 2012 by Guardian.co.uk ]
A BIG read: Miniature royal dolls' house book t... [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Mirror.co.uk ]
Dolls' book published in human size [ Published Apr 17 2012 by Irish Independent ]
Turkey in London Book Fair: Now and next year [ Published Apr 15 2012 by Turkish Daily ]
Win tasty treats from the Picture Book Picnic [ Published Apr 13 2012 by TheBabyWebsite.com ]
Peeling Back the Layers of Sara Fanelli's New Book [ Published Apr 13 2012 by Print ]
Ask Lorna: books for a young girl which feature... [ Published Apr 12 2012 by Telegraph ]
Fantasist fits the bill in authors' history tal... [ Published Apr 10 2012 by WA Today ]
Aardman Lands New Deals for ‘Tilly and Friends’ [ Published Apr 09 2012 by Animation Magazine ]
Picture Hooks Conference [ Published Apr 05 2012 by HI Arts ]
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