To mark the Holocaust Memorial – Booktrust have a great list of books inspired by the events.
Edward and Jacob defy society's expectations up in the mountains.– Annie Proulx... or it would have been had she written Twilight
If you haven’t already read Lisa Hanawalt’ illustrated review of War Horse then get clicking. ‘Tis a work of genius.
Premier League football players choose their favourite books – including Dracula!
Cassie Clare’s City of Fallen Angels was the most quoted book on Goodreads – it was quoted 21,000 times! Check out some more quotable stats.
The Oscar nominations were announced yesterday – with not one but TWO Irish contenders and some fantastic books represented. Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Hugo Cabret has received 11 nominations – with War Horse (adapted from Michael Morpurgo’s book) up for 6. And there’s more – The Descendants, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, The Help and [...]
Neal Hoskins talks to Joe Wikert about the state of the children’s digital book market.
Margo Lanagan #
Excellent interview with Margo Lanagan – not to be missed.Nicely done Ms Morris.
Yesterday was a busy day for kids books awards – with the ALSC awards being announced! Check out the winners and honors for the Newbury, Caldecott, Geisel and more. (Pictured: Jack Gantos, 2012 winner of the Newbury Medal)
YALSA Alex Awards #
The Alex Awards – given to books written for adults that appeal to young adults – are always worth checking out!
It’s all gone a bit SCWBI #
Wondering what publishing folks are looking for? This might help.
The folks at Brown Bag Films and Fighting Words are giving you the chance to make a movie. ACTION!!
In Darkness | Nick Lake #
Patrick Ness reviews Nick Lake’s In Darkness: In Darkness is a serious, nuanced, challenging novel. Trust me, there are plenty of young readers who hunger for exactly that.
Doglands and To be a Cat #
Amanda Craig reviews Tim Willocks’ Doglands and Matt Haig’s To Be A Cat.
