Children's literature1 day agoPaddington musical co-creator on 'magical' showJessica Swale, who grew up in Berkshire, said the team worked to keep the new iteration of Paddington secret.1 day ago24 Oct 2025Booker Prize launches new award for children's fiction including young judgesThe prize will be judged by both adults and children, with the first award to be announced in 2027.24 Oct 202527 Sep 2025Story trail returns to inspire reading outdoorsCharity says Julia Donaldson's Superworm is being featured at this year's event.27 Sep 202520 Sep 2025Events celebrate 80 years of Thomas the Tank EngineThe author behind the popular children's character lived in Rodborough for 30 years.20 Sep 202519 Sep 2025Child novelist, 12, champions minority charactersBookworm Hephzibah is nominated in the young hero category of the BBC's Make a Difference Awards.19 Sep 20258 Sep 2025Swallows & Amazons boat reaches 90-year milestoneThe Nancy Blackett aims to inspire children as it did Arthur Ransome, who put it a children's novel. 8 Sep 202531 Aug 2025New owner outlines vision for Peter Pan mansionHugh Mulgrew says he still sometimes struggles to believe he owns the property which inspired JM Barrie.31 Aug 202528 Aug 2025More than 100 children sign up to book challengeBuckfastleigh Library says the Book Quest challenge required children to complete three tasks.28 Aug 202523 Aug 2025Big bath bench makes a splash with young readersThe bench is part of four adventure trails inspired by a series of children's stories. 23 Aug 2025...
