Riddell, Scheffler contribute to freedom of speech title

Illustrators such as Chris Riddell [pictured], Axel Scheffler and Peter Sís have contributed to a book defending freedom of speech after the terror attack on Charlie Hebdo in France. The book will be published on the 12th February by German children’s publisher Aladin and is entitled Illustrators Defend Freedom of Speech, or Zeichner Verteidigen Die Meinungs Freiheit in German. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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S&S Children's scoops two Poskitt and Willmore titles

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Trump, Facebook, and the weaponization of free speech

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CUP tackles body image with new children’s non-fiction titles

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Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired Chris Riddell’s new poetry anthology, Poems To Save The World With, including work produced during the pandemic. Continue reading at The Bookseller

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Hugh Bonneville voices audiobook for Nosy Crow coronavirus title

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