Contribution to Scottish children’s literature award launched

Scottish Book Trust has launched an award that recognises outstanding contributions to Scottish children’s literature. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2016-08-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mary Poppins is launching a children’s book podcast.

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Welbeck to launch new children's imprint

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The Sheikh Zayed Book Award in Arabic Literature: The 2020 Longlists

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