MIKE FALLS UP in Guardian’s best new books roundup
Mike Falls Up written by Candy Gourlay and illustrated by Carles Ballesteros has been included in Imogen Russell Williams’ roundup of the… Full story »
Happy Christmas!
Merry Christmas! We hope that your holidays are full of joy. Many thanks to Kate Read for her wonderful illustration… Full story »
CHILDREN OF THE STONE CITY by Beverley Naidoo acquired by HarperCollins
HarperCollins Children’s Books has acquired Beverley Naidoo’s first novel in over a decade: CHILDREN OF THE STONE CITY. Naidoo’s new… Full story »
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD lands development deal with Tiger Aspect
Tiger Aspect Kids & Family has signed a development deal for bestselling adventure picture book series What the Ladybird Heard.… Full story »
ENDGAME publishes 20 years after NOUGHTS & CROSSES
Today’s publication of ENDGAME, the remarkable final instalment of Malorie Blackman’s ground-breaking NOUGHTS & CROSSES series, marks 20 years since… Full story »
S&S Children’s to publish Finn Longman’s ‘deliciously dark’ YA debut
Simon & Schuster Children’s Books has acquired a ‘deliciously dark’ speculative series from new YA debut author Finn Longman. THE… Full story »
TEN DELICIOUS TEACHERS and THE BOOK CAT feature in Guardian Children’s roundup
Ten Delicious Teachers by Ross Montgomery and Sarah Warburton (Walker) is described as ‘funny and irreverent’ in the Guardian’s recent children’s… Full story »
NOUGHTS + CROSSES to Return to BBC For Second Series
We are delighted that the BBC has announced today that a second series based on Malorie Blackman‘s landmark novels will… Full story »
PADDINGTON: THE STORY OF A BEAR Exhibition at the British Library
A new Paddington exhibition will be opening at the British Library this summer. Paddington: The Story of a Bear opens… Full story »
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD heads to West End for summer season
The stage adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ bestselling picture book What the Ladybird Heard will be Live on Stage in the… Full story »
BBC Books to publish THE ESSENTIAL TERRANCE DICKS COLLECTION
Terrance Dicks was at the heart(s) of Doctor Who for over 50 years – from joining production of The Invasion… Full story »
Macmillan Children’s Books signs up new picture book series, GUARDIAN ANGELS
Macmillan Children’s Books has acquired Guardian Angels, a new picture book series by bestselling author Lucinda Riley and her son,… Full story »
Folio Society reveals Spring 2021 collection: NOUGHTS & CROSSES among special editions
This week the Folio Society has unveiled eleven beautifully produced hardback editions which make up its Spring 2021 Collection. Malorie… Full story »
Malorie Blackman receives special achievement award for NOUGHTS & CROSSES
Malorie Blackman has received a special achievement award to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the first novel in her ground-breaking… Full story »
WHAT THE LADYBIRD HEARD World Book Day 2021 title
Written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Lydia Monks, The What the Ladybird Heard Story Play is one of 2021’s special… Full story »
