Scholastic UK Holds First Graphic Novel Awards

Alice Oseman's 'Heartstopper Volume 5' was among the winners at the inaugural Scholastic Graphic Novel Awards, held at London's Cartoon Museum on October 7. The prizes were voted on by students at schools across the U.K. and Ireland. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]

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