The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis is the Best Children’s Book of all Time, according to a new survey. read more...
The fantasy novel which was written back in 1950 has beaten modern day classics such as Harry Potter and The Gruffalo to the top spot.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle takes second place in the poll. The picture book is said to have sold one copy every minute since it’s publication in 1969.
Frances Lincoln Limited and Seven Stories, The Centre for Children’s Books have announced that they have created an award in memory of Frances Lincoln (1945 – 2001). read more...
The purpose of the Frances Lincoln Diverse Voices Children’s Book Award is to:
Take positive steps to increase the representation of people writing from or about different cultural perspectives, whose work is published in Britain today.
The Eleanor Farjeon Award is made for distinguished service to the world of children’s books and is given to someone whose commitment and contribution is deemed to be outstanding. The spirit of the award is to recognise the unsung heroes who contribute so much to every aspect of children’s books. Members of the Children’s Book Circle vote for the person they think deserves the award. read more...
The 2007 Eleanor Farjeon Award was presented by Anne Harvey, representing the Eleanor Farjeon Estate, to Jane Nissen on Monday 26th November at the Unicorn Theatre, London.
Booktrust today announces the appointment of Viv Bird as the new Director of Booktrust to take over from Chris Meade when he steps down in September. read more...
Viv Bird has worked since 1994 at the National Literacy Trust, an independent charity that works with others to raise literacy standards in the UK. She was responsible for setting up the Trust’s database and information service and launching its quarterly magazine, Literacy Today.
The new Children’s Laureate, Michael Rosen, is to chair the judging of a nationwide poetry competition for 7-11 year olds. The Competition is organised by the Children’s Poetry Bookshelf, a poetry book club for young people run by the Poetry Book Society. read more...
The new EJK Foundation website has been launched and is ready to be used by school children, teachers, librarians, scholars and parents interested in knowing more and Ezra Jack Keats, his work and his foundation. We are proud to say that special attention has been given to making the site easy to use, full of new information and visually engaging. read more...
Bookstart has stepped up the promotion of their free book gifting programme by launching an online marketing campaign. read more...
Under the strapline ‘You Baby Book Magic’ the Bookstart campaign is designed to increase awareness of the free book scheme, which provides three packs of free books to every child at key stages of their development.
Michael Rosen announced as the fifth Children’s Laureate at a ceremony at BAFTA, Piccadilly, London at 11.30 am Monday 11 June. read more...
"I think poetry for children needs to be saved from the cold dissection table of right and wrong answers and put back into rooms and halls full of wonder, compassion, haunting, laughter, music and rhythm. We need to hear its many voices, many cultures, many sounds.
