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Short chapters and tight plotting: how Sarah Govett wants her book to appeal to struggling readers 13/08/2018
Author Sarah Govett talks to us about her Territory trilogy, and the art of combining a...
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Writing about seizures: 'I hope it’s not epilepsy that defines Jamal, but his determination' 01/07/2018
Bridget Blankley gives us a fascinating insight into her decision to include a characte...
Bookmark: disability and books
Looking for information on disability and children's books? Bookmark is full of advice and book recommendations for families, teachers, librarians, authors and publishers.
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Bookmark Book of the Month: September
Thirteen-year-old Alice is trying to stop her family falling apart. A very beautiful and sensitively handled book that touches on themes of mental health, family relationships, friendships and love.
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Deaf awareness
A booklist
Books that feature deafness as a key theme, books with a deaf protagonist, and books that happen to include children with hearing aids and cochlear implants, in a subtle and natural way.
