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New Marketing & PR Manager For David Fickling
Rob Power (currently Rebellion Publishing deputy) is to join David Fickling Books (DFB) as senior PR and marketing manager. During his time at Rebellion, Power worked with science … More
World Book Day 2020 Will Be Kirsten Grant’s Last
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Klaus Flugge Prize Longlist Announced
The longlist for the 2020 Klaus Flugge Prize is announced today. Now in its fifth year, the Klaus Flugge Prize is awarded to the most promising and exciting newcomer to children’s picture book … More
LOLLIES 2020 Award Winners
The Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (the Lollies) celebrate the best and funniest children’s books in the UK and Ireland, asvoted for by children. The winners were announced … More