Ipswich CBG
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The Ipswich Children's Book Group aims to spread the word that books are fun and that reading is enjoyable for all ages, from pre-schoolers to young adults.
We were devastated to hear of the death of one of our all-time favourite authors Aidan Chambers this week. He was one of our great thinkers about education and developing readers, an exemplary, erudite man and a wonderful speaker. He will be sorely missed. Read more below ⬇️
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
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-…
Check out @HelenByles reviews of some fab Middle Grade titles incl. #TheBoyWhoseWishesCameTrue @scholasticuk #VanyaAndTheWildhunt @MacmillanKidsUK and #SerialChillersTheWitchInTheWoods @JenniferKillick @FarshoreBooks for some holiday reading inspiration : samjdthomas.home.blog/2025/07/18/mid…
People interested in the National Year of Reading may find my little booklet on 'Reading for Pleasure' useful. #NationalYearOfReading
Congratulations to Ross Montgomery, winner of the 2025 Children's Book Award with I AM REBEL #FCBGCBA25 @FCBGNews booksforkeeps.co.uk/ross-montgomer…
Thank you and congratulations to our wonderful shortlisted authors who helped make today so special for the children here at the Children's Book Award presentations! #FCBGCBA25
And the overall winner of the Children's Book Awards 2025 is... I Am Rebel by Ross Montgomery
We’re delighted that Chibundu Onuzo’s captivating middle-grade debut, Mayowa and the Sea of Words has been chosen as @Waterstones’ Children’s Book of the Month for June! ✨🌊 Get your hands on the exclusive sprayed edge edition from the link below ⚡📘 bit.ly/4kA176i
A free virtual event for classrooms. On July 4th @mrdillypresents and I will be talking #Lionesses, the #WEURO2025 and football reading. Please help us spread the word. womens-euro-special.eventbrite.co.uk
⚡️Romans Topic Booklist ⚡️ ➡️➡️ booksfortopics.com/booklists/topi… Conquer the topic with our Romans booklist for KS2, which is regularly updated to aid the quest to find recommended children's books about the Romans...
Happy half term to all our school members. If you are looking for some light reading, why not check out our blog? fcbg.org.uk/blog/ The latest post features the SuperQuesters from @QuestFriendz - a series featured in our #NSSM2025 booklist.
📢 NEW: Our #ReadingRights report with Waterstones @UKLaureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce is out now! It shares 5 focus areas that will turn the tide on reading inequality and unveils plans for our City of Stories place-based pilot: booktrust.org.uk/about-us/readi… @ace_national #ACESupported
Our next National Share-A-Story month blog is a personal one from debut author Rachel Keating, about The Bird Thief published by @graffeg_books fcbg.org.uk/blog/ #NSSM2025 Changing the World One Book At A Time!
THIS TUESDAY 11am! 📚✨#Schools #Teachers #Librarians – Don’t miss this FREE Massive May Marvellous Author Event! ✅ Perfect for #KS2 📖 Book NOW👉tinyurl.com/nhec4shw #Edutwitter #kidlit #ReadingForPleasure
Featured today on our blog: Liu Sit shares her experiences that led to Land of the Last Wild Cat. fcbg.org.uk/blog/ the theme of environmental protection is perfect for #NSSM2025 - Changing the world, One Book at a Time @MacmillanKidsUK @panmacmillan
Fed Ted is in the mood for National Share-a-Story month and keen to share his favourite books. #NSSM2025 For more inspo check out our environmentally themed booklist here fcbg.org.uk/wp-content/upl… and let's change the world, one book at a time!
And the next Share-a-Story month treat on our fcbg.org.uk/blog/ is an enchanting post by Tamsin Rosewell whose exquisitely luminous illustrations feature in The Seamaiden's Odyssey - another book that's perfect for sharing @publishinguclan #NSSM2025