Bathgate reflects on Barrington Stoke’s impact as list breaks into the mainstream

Edinburgh-based children’s publisher Barrington Stoke's editorial director Ailsa Bathgate reflects on 12 months of awards recognition, which has seen its titles reach young readers across the board. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2021-04-24 16:43:12 UTC ]
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Audible to release Peter Kay's record-breaking autobiography with bonus chapters

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The Enduring Appeal of Fictional Sisters: A Reading List

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[ Literrary Hub | 2021-08-13 08:49:04 UTC ]
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David Archuleta’s Kids’ Book Reflects His Life

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-08-10 04:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2021-08-09 07:24:37 UTC ]
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Quentin Tarantino’s list of his favorite books may (or may not) surprise you.

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Barack Obama’s Summer Reading List

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[ The Bookseller | 2021-07-09 09:29:33 UTC ]
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Fiction Titles Dominated Last Week's Bestseller List

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2021-07-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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In Ruins: Reflections beyond Kuwait,by Mai Al-Nakib

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WIRED's Ultimate Summer Reading List 2021: Books for Kids and Teens

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