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The Federation of Children’s Book Groups Blog
It’s Her Story, Irena Sendler by Margaret Littman
/by FCBG blogGraphic novels are incredibly popular with readers of all ages. In this series, It’s Her Story, Sunbird Books and the creators are bringing historical figures to life through graphic novels. Irena Sendler is the latest story to be told and we hear from creator, Margaret Littman about how she came to write this story. […]
The Deadlands by Skye Melki-Wegner
/by FCBG blogThe Deadlands is a new series by author, Skye Melki-Wegner and she shares her inspirations in her guest blog with us! She also talks about the Power of Stories, which we know is vital for young readers. The Power of Stories Skye Melki-Wegner A few years ago, I found myself working at a museum […]
Sharing Stories by Anne Fine
/by FCBG blogSharing Stories If there’s a greater pleasure in the world of books than sharing stories with others, then I would love to know about it. I look back on my time as a parent and a grandparent, and it seems to me that the happiest times have been when we’ve been stuffed in a […]
The Journey of ‘A Child Like You’ by Na’ima B Robert
/by FCBG blogWe know that each author has a journey to publication and it is always so fascinating to read their perspectives. Have a read through of Na’ima B Robert’s story about her book, A Child Like You. The Journey of ‘A Child Like You’ by Na’ima B Robert My new book, ‘A Child Like You’, was […]
Nature Heroes Series by Jess French
/by FCBG blogJess French has written a lovely blog for us about her new series, Nature Heroes. The first two are available now and the series focuses on a group of friends who are keen to protect nature and wildlife. The latest two books in the series have a wider scope, but each of the characters still […]
Q&A with Lisa Thompson
/by FCBG blogThe Treasure Hunters has strong Goonies vibes and we were thrilled to ask author Lisa Thompson a few questions. The Treasure Hunters is a brilliant adventure reminiscent of The Goonies. Where did your idea come from for this story? I picked up my daughter after she’d been on a weekend of hiking and camping as […]
Portable Magic How to Catch a Reader, The Annual Conference
/by FCBG blogEvery April, we host our conference that draws in book loving parents, school staff, teachers, librarians, publishers, booksellers and professionals from across the UK. This past weekend, we all gathered in Rugby School for a jam packed weekend of books, cake, panels, seminars and author presentations. Plus so much more! Our theme was Portable Magic, […]
My Love Life and the Apocalypse by Melissa Welliver
/by FCBG blogWe welcome, to the blog, Melissa Welliver today who shares some insight into writing her book amidst lockdown. Writing a love story in the apocalypse I had never written a romance storyline before I wrote My Love Life and the Apocalypse. It wasn’t my first book, more like my fifth, so that’s sort of surprising, […]
Q&A with Aoife Dooley
/by FCBG blogFinding My Voice by Aoife Dooley is the sequel to Frankie’s World, published last year with Scholastic. Featuring an autistic main character, these graphic novels follow Frankie as she navigates life. The team at Scholastic have shared this super Q&A with Aoife! Tell us about FINDING YOUR VOICE, the sequel to FRANKIE’S WORLD Finding My […]
The Big Breakout by Burhana Islam
/by FCBG blogBurhana Islam is a secondary school teacher and the author of Muslims Who Changed the World and the My Laugh-Out-Loud Life series of chapter books. She is a storyteller who is passionate about exploring themes of heritage, belonging, identity and faith in her work. This side-splitting illustrated trilogy for readers aged 7+ has been featured […]
Wendington Jones and The Missing Tree
/by FCBG blogWendington Jones had always wanted to be an adventurer. But adventures, and let’s be clear by that we mean old school, globe-trotting, seat-of-your-pants thrill rides, were a thing of the past. Lost to both time and wandering interest to something new. But if there’s anything that Wendington can teach us, it’s that just because something […]
Emerald by Harriet Muncaster
/by FCBG blogHarriet Muncaster has expanded her Isadora Moon world to include a new character, Emerald. Published earlier this year, young readers can dive into an underwater adventure with another unique character. Check out the guest blog from author-illustrator, Harriet Muncaster. I have always loved creating (drawing, writing, crafting!) but it wasn’t until I was fifteen that […]
Children’s Book Award Round Up
/by FCBG blogIt has been a whirlwind month of the Children’s Book Award blog tour. We have had ten dedicated bloggers hosting content from the entire shortlist of books. We are truly grateful for the time, effort and energy of the bloggers, publishers, publicists and authors in getting this blog tour up and running. This is your […]
Setting up an FCBG Local Children’s Book Group
/by FCBG blogEver wondered more about our local children’s book groups? Keen to set up one in your local community to promote a love of reading? Check out today’s blog written by committee member, Sara Sumner about her experiences! I was a complete novice to the Children’s Book world when I happened upon the FCBG when discussing […]
Books for Older Readers Category Round Up
/by FCBG blogWe are drawing to a close on this year’s Children’s Book Award blog tour. Today is a chance to catch up on the Books for Older readers category. Three brilliant bloggers offered their time and space on their blogs to host content from the three shortlisted authors. A huge thank you to Anne, Rich and […]
Q&A with Peter Bunzl
/by FCBG blogPeter Bunzl has written a book for Barrington Stoke entitled Dragonracers and it features plenty of history mingled with a sense of awe in the form of a found dragon! Read on for our Q&A with Peter about this book. Peter, can you tell us a bit about Dragonracers and where the inspiration came from? […]
Lies we Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood
/by FCBG blogAuthor Sarah Underwood questions society’s love and return to the classics year after year in a fascinating glimpse into re-tellings and classic stories. Between the ages of fourteen and eighteen, I spent every Saturday morning volunteering at my local library. It was genuinely one of the best ‘jobs’ I’ve ever had. I was entrusted with […]
Children’s Book Award,Books for Younger Readers Round Up
/by FCBG blogWe have successfully wrapped up the second part of the Children’s Book Award blog tour, featuring the three titles from the Books for Younger Readers Category! Three amazing bloggers hosted content from the shortlisted authors and you can check them out via the links below. First up this week, we had Tom Griffiths host a […]