Ipswich Children's Book Group

Ciaran Murtagh – Tuesday, 15th May, 2012

May 1st, 2012 No comments

Ciaran is the author of the hilarious Charlie Flint caveboy series Dinopants, Dinopoo Dinoburps and Dinoball.

His latest book Genie in Training is now available and Mr Gum author, Andy Stanton, says “Ciaran is one of the funniest people I know! Do not miss this book!”

In addition Ciaran is an actor and maybe familiar to children from his appearances in the CBBC show The Slammer, for which he also writes. More recently he has written scripts for another CBBC show – The Legend of Dick and Dom.

Places should be booked in advance please by contacting Jayne Gould at jayne.gould@btopenworld.com or on 01473 714672.

Click here to view flyer.

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FCBG Annual Conference 22nd-24th March 2013 – The Power of the Page

April 27th, 2012 No comments

Provisionally many exciting authors have been booked. See the Conference 2013 flyer for details.

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CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Shortlists 2012

March 28th, 2012 No comments

The Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medals are awarded annually by the Chartered Institution of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). The Carnegie for an outstanding book for children or young adults and the Kate Greenaway for outstanding illustration in a children’s book.

The 2012 shortlists have been announced and these are:

CARNEGIE MEDAL

My Name Is Mina by David Almond

Small Change for Stuart by Lissa Evans

The Midnight Zoo by Sonya Hartnett

Everybody Jam by Ali Lewis

Trash by Andy Mulligan

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

My Sister Lives On The Mantelpiece by Annabel Pitcher

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Septys

KATE GREENAWAY MEDAL

Wolf Won’t Bite by Emily Gravett

Puffin Peter by Petr Horacek

A Monster Calls illustrated by Jim Kay

Slog’s Dad illustrated by Dave McKean

Solomon Crocodile by Catherine Rayner

The Gift illustrated by Rob Ryan

There Are No Cats In This Book by Viviane Schwarz

Can We Save The Tiger? illustrated by Vicky White

The winners will be announced at an award ceremony at the Barbican Centre on Thursday, 14th June. More details on the CILIP website.

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Bookstart 20

March 22nd, 2012 No comments

Bookstart is the first national bookgiving programme in the world, offering free books to all children before they start school, to inspire a love of reading that will give them a flying start in life. Booktrust initiated it in 1992 and in 2012 it is celebrating all it has achieved over the last twenty years.

They are asking for support to help secure it for the future and inviting people to make a simple pledge: to share 20 books in 2012. This could not be easier and can be by reading picture books with your own children or other members of your family at bedtime or at anytime! Reading to a group of children in a school or a library. Joining a reading group, recommending books to your friends or posting a review on a website.

Visit Bookstart 20 for more information and to find out how to make your pledge.

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The 2Steves – Tuesday, 28th February, 2012

March 21st, 2012 No comments

Ipswich favourites, Steve Barlow and Steve Skidmore, returned to entertain and inspire us in their own special way. They spent a week in the area also visiting schools, where the children are still talking about them!

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Harriet Castor – Thursday, 26th April, 2012

March 21st, 2012 No comments

An evening with Harriet Castor, author of the acclaimed novel VIII, which explores the events which turned Henry from a golden prince into an irascible tyrant.

Harriet spoke at the One Day Conference, Picturing the Past, in November, but only had half an hour to tell us about the writing of VIII. Her talk was so fascinating that many people wanted to hear more and we have been lucky that she has agreed to return to Ipswich to mark the paperback publication of the book.

This event is suitable for adults and teenagers 14+ and the cost is £7 per person, which includes a Tudor themed buffet. After doing some research the chef has come up with a menu of refried butterbeans, vegetable potage with crusty bread, roasted chicken drumsticks and roasted root vegetables. Drinks will need to be brought separately. Books will also be on sale, which Harriet will be happy to sign.

If you are interested in what promises to be an enjoyable and interesting evening, please email jayne gould at jayne.gould@btinternet.com or on 01473 714672.

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North Norfolk Children’s Book Group – Michael Grant Author Visit

March 12th, 2012 No comments

Michael Grant Tuesday 20th March 2012 at 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm

Aylsham Lodge Hotel, 149 Norwich Road, Aylsham, NR11 6JH

Michael Grant is coming all the way from Southern California to visit the North Norfolk Children’s Book Group, so it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet the author of the ‘Gone’ series. He also wrote the very popular series called Animorphs with his wife Katherine Applegate.

Gone Series Michael Grant North Norfolk Children’s Book Group – Michael Grant Author Visit

To find out more about Michael Grant visit http://themichaelgrant.com/about/

Entry is free to members and their families. Nonmembers – Adults £3 and children £1.

To book tickets ring Norfolk Children’s Book Centre on 01263 761402.

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World Book Day 2012

February 24th, 2012 No comments

Thursday, 1st March 2012 will be the 15th World Book Day and the main aim in the UK is to encourage children to explore the pleasure of books and reading. Through the support of the National Book Tokens Limited, publishers and booksellers, millions of £1 book tookens will be distributed to children and young people all over the country.

Visit the official site here, download resources for all ages here and find out more about the second 500 Words Short Story Competition for 13 year olds and under here.

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Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2012 Shortlist

February 19th, 2012 No comments

The shortlist for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2012 has been
announced and for the first time in eight years there are three
categories – picture books, 5-12 years and teens. The award promotes
emerging writers and is voted for by Waterstones booksellers.

PICTURE BOOKS

A Bit Lost by Chris Haughton

Good Little Wolf by Nadia Shireen

I Don't Want To Be A Pea by Ann Bonwill and Simon Rickerty

I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen