When They Got the Call: PW Speaks with the Newly Minted Newbery, Caldecott, and Printz Winners

PW speaks with the three big winners of the ALA's Youth Media Awards, about what they were doing when the committee placed the call that changed their lives. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Pageturner Prize 2013 calls for submissions

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Predicting the Winners and Losers in Brazil’s Ebook War

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RSL Jerwood Awards-winners announced

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Almond speaks out as Newcastle library closures announced

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-11-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Plagiarism Problem Plagues $150,000 Prize Winner from Peru

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Hilary Does It Again, First British Double Booker Winner

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