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Creating Genie and Teeny by Steven Lenton

October 31, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

Steven Lenton is no stranger to children’s publishing with his illustrations gracing many favourite texts. He now has his own series for children aged 5-8! Read on for his blog about creating this new series. I have been in the children’s publishing industry for nearly ten years now and have learned a lot along the […]

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I Saw a Beautiful Woodpecker by Michal Skibinski

October 29, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

I Saw a Beautiful Woodpecker von Michal Skibinski In the Summer of 1939, 8-year-old Polish school boy, Michał Skibiński, was tasked by his teacher with keeping a diary during the summer holidays. The task was a simple one: one line every day. Little did Michał know as he began to document walks by the river […]

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The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg by Emily Critchley

October 28, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

A relatable and humorous story for young readers. Emily draws on her experience and knowledge as a secondary school librarian in her debut book. Read on for a guest blog from Emily! The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg is my first novel for 9-12s. It tells the story of twelve-year-old Patrick who […]

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Hag Storm by Victoria Williamson

October 27, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

Hag Storm is Victoria Williamson’s latest book and she found inspiration from local history. Read on for her blog about her local history and recent experiences with archaeology. Learning from Local History Local history has fascinated me ever since I was a child. The finale of Hag Storm is set at the Auld Kirk in […]

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Freeze by Chris Priestley

October 26, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

Chris Priestley has written a fantastic blog for us today all about writing short stories, being a reluctant reader and his latest book Freeze. Like a lot of writers for children, I get asked to visit schools, to talk about myself and my work and, more often than not, to hold workshops on writing – […]

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FCBGAsks- Joe Todd-Stanton

October 24, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

We are back with another brilliant FCBGAsks! This new feature aims to get to know some of the best authors and illustrators in the UK. We are so excited to share our recent interview with Joe Todd-Stanton. When did you first start sketching or drawing? I’ve been drawing for as long as I can remember. […]

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Q&A with Catherine Rayner

October 23, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

Arlo The Lion Who Couldn’t Sleep by Catherine Rayner (Macmillan Children’s Books) is shortlisted for the BookTrust Storytime Prize, celebrating the very best books for sharing with babies and children under five. The shortlisted titles are central to a new national pilot that the UK’s largest children’s reading charity is running in partnership with libraries. […]

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You Can! by Alexandra Strick and Steve Antony

October 22, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

We have a brilliant blog for you today featuring both author and illustrator of You Can! We love reading the perspectives of both Alexandra and Steve, it provides true insight into their talent and love for this book! Alexandra Strick: I’m so excited that You Can has finally hit the shelves this month! It’s a […]

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The Queen on our Corner by Lucy Christopher

October 20, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

Books have a magical way of helping young readers understand the world around them. The Queen on our Corner is an important book that deals sensitively with homelessness. Author Lucy Christopher has written a brilliant piece for the blog today about her book. The Queen on Our Corner is a story about a woman who […]

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Shackleton’s Endurance by Joanna Grochowicz

October 18, 2021/0 Comments/by FCBG blog

Many of us will be familiar with Shackleton and his expeditions. Author Joanna Grochowicz reveals more about her research and the details of her book, Shackleton’s Endurance, An Antarctic Survival Story. ‘Did this really happen?’ The question comes up almost every time I share my stories of early Antarctic exploration in schools. The physical peril […]

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