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News- Autumn 2007

 
Could you finish a short story started by
Michael Rosen?

World Book Day, Evans Books and some of the biggest names in children’s books are teaming up to create a short story competition for schools all around the country.

Given a first line from authors including Charlie Higson, Jacqueline Wilson, Malorie Blackman, Michael Rosen and Stewart Ross, school children are being asked to write their own short story to compete for entry into an anthology of twelve stories. The anthology will be launched 6 March 2008, World Book Day.

For entry forms and more information
http://www.evansbooks.co.uk
 
Forbidden Fruit: The censorship of literature and information for young people

This two day conference in Southport on  19th and 20th June 2008 offers an opportunity for authors, practitioners from libraries, information services and education, researchers from a range of disciples, publishers and policymakers from all sectors interested in to meet, network and share experiences. The conference will focus on the censorship of print, electronic and other literary and information resources for young people.

If you would like more information or are interesting in presenting a paper please contact
ffruit@hotmail.co.uk

http://forbiddenfruitconference.wetpaint.com/

 Nestle Children's Book Prize 2007
Shortlist announced  NestleShortlist2007.doc

Northern Children's Book Festival 2007

For more information on this year's events

 NorthernChildrensBookFestival2007.doc

http://www.ncbf.org.uk

T S Eliot Prize 2007

The Poetry Book Society announces the second
T S Eliot Prize Shadowing Scheme

 TSEliotShadowingScheme2007.doc

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