Books for Keeps
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Books for Keeps “the most important periodical in the world of children’s books”. Taking children's books seriously since 1980. New issue published bi-monthly.
Out now! #BfK273, our #summer special! Authorgraph interview Kenneth Oppel, Windows into Illustration Jarvis, new Beyond the Secret Garden, new Picture This, Nikesh Shukla on reading for pleasure + interviews, new #childrensbook reviews & more #KidLit 😎booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-273-…
First published in #BooksforKeeps - read the latest Beyond the Secret Garden piece (on science fiction) in our new issue booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-273-…
I have just uploaded my interview with @rapclassroom and Karen Sands O'Connor about the issues underpinning their brilliant collection of essays, Beyond the Secret Garden. It is every bit as illuminating as you would expect. A must-view/read for teachers, librarians, publishers…
There’s just one week left to send us your #poemsforchildren ! The theme is Surprise and we’re looking forward to being awed, astounded and amazed by your poems! Details here: tygertyger.net/submissions/ #kidlit #poemsforkids #poetry #poetrycommunity #readingforpleasure #ks2
A huge congratulations to Arlena, Matei, Sienna-Mai and Willow from Wells Primary School for a wonderful performance at the National Theatre in front of ~1000 audience members at #CLiPPA25 🎉
The right book at the right time and somehow they do find you if you look. #readingforpleasure
'Find a book that’s important to you for reasons that only you truly understand. A book that changes you isn’t a book from a list of books other people think you should read.' Pleased to share Nikesh Shukla's 'rules' for reading #readingforpleasure booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/there-…
Hey hey - #TheLollies offer a great opportunity to have us smiling! Right on! @scholasticuk
Looking for funny books for children? The shortlists for #TheLollies have been announced 👏 With a judging panel chaired by founder @MichaelRosenYes these are the funniest books of the year. #KidLit @scholasticuk booksforkeeps.co.uk/discover-the-s…
'Find a book that’s important to you for reasons that only you truly understand. A book that changes you isn’t a book from a list of books other people think you should read.' Pleased to share Nikesh Shukla's 'rules' for reading #readingforpleasure booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/there-…
Some great book recs here. Thank you for mentioning mine as well as the others
ICYMI, our NEW issue #BfK273 is out now with interviews, articles and reviews of 75 new children's books incl by @frankcottrell_b @MaisieWrites @jasinbath @neillcameron @andyjshepherd and many, many more. Thanks to all our reviewers 👏 #kidlit booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-273-…
Definitely set aside time to devour stories about stories for young people! Thank you @BooksForKeeps for generously sharing which everyone appreciates 😍
ICYMI, our NEW issue #BfK273 is out now with interviews, articles and reviews of 75 new children's books incl by @frankcottrell_b @MaisieWrites @jasinbath @neillcameron @andyjshepherd and many, many more. Thanks to all our reviewers 👏 #kidlit booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-273-…
LUNCH READING ALERT🍓🥒😃 “Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O’Connor seek out universal access in science-fiction writing for children” Yes, it’s the latest Beyond the Secret Garden column from @ksandsoconnor & @rapclassroom in @BooksForKeeps … booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/beyond…
Have you ever looked at a tree and seen a face staring back? Well, next time you do, stop staring and say hello. I had so much fun growing the tree characters in #TheWoodWhereMagicGrows. Here's a few of the faces I’ve spotted recently. I'd love to see any you meet!
ICYMI, our NEW issue #BfK273 is out now with interviews, articles and reviews of 75 new children's books incl by @frankcottrell_b @MaisieWrites @jasinbath @neillcameron @andyjshepherd and many, many more. Thanks to all our reviewers 👏 #kidlit booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-273-…
Some scarce items from my extensive Charles Causley collection. Charles gave me the two books of poems by his pupils (which show a pronounced Causley influence), each one dedicated and inscribed. @causleytrust @PNovelistGale
Dear Followers: If you are of the blueyskyey ilk and/or you’ve a passion for children’s books with social justice at their ❤️this is for you: THE LITTLE REBELS AWARD IS ON THE MOVE! ⬇️⬇️⬇️⬇️
“A timeless allegory for conflict, diaspora & resistance which also resonates thunderously in this moment in history”. Thank you @BooksForKeeps for the chance to review @katerafiqstudio’s The Street in the latest issue.
Congratulations Ella! #branfordboase winner 2024 and definitely a rising star! ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Congratulations to our Rising Star Ella Whiddett, senior commissioning editor at Hot Key and Piccadilly ✨ #TheBooksellerRisingStars
Join us for a special event with #kevincrossleyholland at The Longshed Woodbridge as he looks back on a writing life filled with folklore, myth, magic and legend. @FCBGNews @SuffolkLib @CatherineLarner @Wstonesipswich @SaxonShipCo
Looking for funny books for children? The shortlists for #TheLollies have been announced 👏 With a judging panel chaired by founder @MichaelRosenYes these are the funniest books of the year. #KidLit @scholasticuk booksforkeeps.co.uk/discover-the-s…
Jon Agee is a reak #BfK favourite and his new book GEORGE AND LENNY ARE ALWAYS TOGETHER is our Book of the Week. Get to know these two friends in this typically witty, entertaining picture book. #kidlit @Scallywagpress booksforkeeps.co.uk/review/george-…
It was a pleasure to speak to Kenneth about his extraordinary new novel. And it's available locally at @littlebookshops
Coming in just under a month - It's the Coming of the Iron Man by Ted Hughes, published by @faberchildrens @faberbooks, pics by me