Booktrust: January 2012
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Elizabeth Wein on Friendship in Code Name Verity
Posted 30 January 2012 Elizabeth Wein writes about the importance of friendship as a theme in her debut book Code Name Verity set in World War II Read 'Elizabeth Wein on Friendship in Code...' -
Avast... the year of the short story!
Posted 25 January 2012 I am currently reading three short story collections simultaneously (not literally simultaneously - just swapping between books story to story). One is by Jon McGregor, the twice runner-up of the... Read 'Avast... the year of the short...' -
Jon McGregor on writing
Posted 23 January 2012 Here's a great video interview with Booktrust favourite Jon McGregor on his writing, featuring some great advice for writers... Read 'Jon McGregor on writing ' -
My favourite books in translation from 2011
Posted 19 January 2012 The most striking thing about the best of last year's novels in translation was the labour of love which has gone into their very being. For the most part, books... Read 'My favourite books in translation from...' -
Oliver Twisted walkabout
Posted 18 January 2012 Last week we headed over to Clerkenwell, London for the Oliver Twisted launch event which comprised a tour of the area and supper in a nearby inn. Read 'Oliver Twisted walkabout ' -
Black Cat Bone wins TS Eliot Prize
Posted 17 January 2012 Last night we attended the TS Eliot Prize ceremony at Haberdashers’ Hall in West Smithfield, London, a glittery event attended by an assortment of literary figures, with plenty of wine... Read 'Black Cat Bone wins TS Eliot...' -
In defence of books
Posted 16 January 2012 The recent report regarding book ownership amongst our nation’s young people is shocking. That so many of our youngsters do not own a book is a scandal. Read 'In defence of books ' -
Measuring out my life in coffee spoons...
Posted 16 January 2012 Tonight is the announcement of the winner of the T S Eliot Poetry Prize 2012. Just to remind you... here's the shortlist Read 'Measuring out my life in coffee...' -
Design a cover for Puffin Post magazine!
Posted 12 January 2012 Design a sporty cover for Puffin Post, and your work could be flying into thousands of homes and displayed in the Southbank Centre in London! Read 'Design a cover for Puffin Post...' -
The e-future looks bright
Posted 5 January 2012 Alex Strick looks forward to enjoying stories in all their formats in 2012, which sees the digital revolution continue to help all audiences access and enjoy books. Read 'The e-future looks bright '
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