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2020 Hans Christian Andersen Award Winners
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The 2020 Alligator’s Mouth Award Shortlist
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Walker celebrates 40th anniversary by funding 40 SLA memberships
The School Library Association has announced that Walker Books will be funding 40 memberships for schools to join the SLA, as part of celebrations of their 40th anniversary. Karen Lotz, Walker … More
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The Children’s Bookshow, a charity that inspires school children with a love of reading through an annual programme of theatre performances and in-school workshops with the very best authors … More