What's New in May?
Welcome to the office Samantha!
New Authors:
Check out the latest authors on Class Act's database:
Recent Testimonials:
'We really enjoyed the visit from Philip, he has certainly motivated my boys to want to read his books and indeed some of our parents! Thank you for a great day.'
Teacher, Anston Brook Primary School
March 2009
Book Release:
Congratulations to author Chrissie Gittins on the release of her new poetry collection I'll Dress One Night As You.
Dates for your Diary:
May
National Share a Story Month
Organised by the Federation of Children's Book Groups.
Look out for details on their website at www.fcbg.org.uk
June
Welsh Book of the Year Award
Administered by Academi, the annual Book of the Year Award is made to a Welsh-language and an English-language work in the fields of creative writing and literary criticism. Prizes are awarded for the best book in the calendar year.
To find out more about the award contact 029 2047 2266 or visit www.academi.org
July & August (Throughout the school summer holidays)
National Summer Reading Challenge in Libraries
The National Summer Reading Challenge (launched in 1999) is coordinated by The Reading Agency and supported by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council, Books for Students and leading children's publishers. It is aimed at encouraging four to 12-year-olds into libraries to maintain their reading over the school summer holidays.
For more information and resources visit www.readingagency.org.uk
Respect Poetry Slam final
A vibrant and energetic competition for young people aged between 12 and 18. Participants present their original poems - individually or as groups - on the theme of respect.
For more information call 020 7420 9892 or visit www.poetrysociety.org.uk/content/competitions/rise
Roald Dahl Day 13th September
Annual celebration of Roald Dahl's life and work, first held in 2006 to mark what would have been his 90th birthday. Roald Dahl Day includes special events, activities and a Roald Dahl Day Challenge. Visit www.roalddahlday.info.
National Children's Book Week 6 - 12 October 2008
Annual celebration of children's book and reading.
If you are looking for authors, illustrators or poets to visit schools or libraries contact us
National Poetry Day 9 October 2008
Organised by the Poetry Society, National Poetry Day takes place on the Thursday during National Children's Book Week (see above).
If you are looking for authors, illustrators or poets to visit schools or libraries contact us