City Writer Vies For Book Prize (from Oxford Mail)
Oxford artist and writer Mini Grey is in the running for an innovative £1,000 prize for her children's picture book Traction Man Is Here. Children from 14 primary schools in Dundee will pick the winner of four books shortlisted for the City of Discovery Picture Book Award. Year 6 pupils will read the stories to younger children who have just started school, analyse their reactions and draw up reports. Both groups of youngsters will vote. The other contenders are Dan and Diesel by Charlotte Hudson & Lindsey Gardiner Dig the Dog by Alison Maloney & Maddy McClellan and I'm Special I'm Me by Ann Meek & Sarah MassiniThe winner will be announced on Thursday, June 7.
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