The Stories Grandma Forgot by Nadine Aisha Jassat (Away) Hachette Children's Group is our suggestion for readers aged 8-12 years about a family member who has dementia.
It is a heart-warming story told in verse and illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat.
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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Nick Barley as Director of the NPC. We're excited for him to lead us into the next stage of the project and beyond. Nick Barley ACE North University of Leeds Culture Programmes, LCC West Yorkshire Combined Authority

More information:
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Oh this looks like an amazing event. We were lucky to review Catherine Cawthorne book recently for Sarah Tyson and the whole family enjoyed doing these giggle-inducing experiments 🐺🔬🖤

‘This book took me on an unforgettable voyage with Sam as I sailed the tempestuous seven seas with the salty air whipping my hair, hunted pigs and gathered jewel bright berries in the verdant green forests’
Wow! Thank you SO much to Radhika and Sarah Tyson ! 🙏🏽🥺

A glowing book review by 9-year old Radhika of The Voyage of Sam Singh by Gita Ralleigh गीता Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK booksupnorth.com/kids-book-revi… You can meet Gita this year Hay Festival

Even our littlest libraries pack their schedule full of groups and events for the local community.
Flamborough Library would love to see more of you at Chat & Craft on a Friday, drop-in Lego Club & Storytimes for the kids on a Saturday and much more: orlo.uk/LNdt1

When Shadows Fall by Sita Brahmachari is a moving journey for teens through grief and acceptance, with powerful illustrations by Natalie Sirett.

Perfect to read this #MentalHealthWeek as it's also on the @readinagency Reading Well for Teens booklist.

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Would you like to lead an OU/UKLA Teacher Reading Group? Reading for Pleasure 🧶 These leaders describe TRGs in 3 words UKLA Join our briefing? Thurs 23 May 4pm📚Use the QR code here: ourfp.org/schools-teache… Make more of a diff. Kevin Cobane FCCT NSIQ 📚 Hannah Baker Toria Bono FCCT Jon Biddle Rani Tiwana

Which children read for pleasure and why? Farshore' annual report is fascinating. Some takeaways: share books with pre-schoolers, read aloud to 5-10s, class storytime shd be at least 20 mins 4 days/week, reading improves child/teen mental health ... farshore.co.uk/wp-content/upl…

**Come and work for CHILDREN'S PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR! 💫🏅🏆

Most of us love a glass of 🍷but how much did the Ancient Egyptians..? Find out Friday 7 June 1pm with Immortal Egypt Tickets here-ticketsource.co.uk/ymcascarboroug… Cheers!

Free School Event! Join legend Michael Morpurgo to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day with FINDING ALFIE on #ScholasticSchoolsLive

⭐️Fri 24 May @ 2pm
⭐️Inspiring storytelling
⭐️Introduction to history
⭐️Understanding the past

Teachers - sign up👇
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Kid's Book Review of the debut YA novel #TheseStolenLives by Sharada Keats 📕 Scholastic UK 'This book will have you hooked to the very last page, and leave you wanting more' Margaret, aged 14 booksupnorth.com/kids-book-revi… #dystopianfiction

Catch up on BBC iPlayer to find out what jeremy deller has to say about his new public artwork for #Scarborough ahead of his visit next week.
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Follow Big Ideas By The Sea- Scarborough for info about his event at 7.30 pm on Wed 22nd May Invisible Dust Yorkshire Wildlife Trust #WildEye

🎮 Free Creative Game Development Workshop next Wednesday 15 May at The Street #Scarborough with artist Shezad Dawood and author Daisy Hildyard ⚡

No gaming or computer experience is necessary – just come along and get involved. Full RSVP and workshop details on the flyer👌

Book Review of The Estate Transworld Books
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Kid's Book Review of #JackSplash by Tom Daley Simon James Green Scholastic UK
'I loved it!' by Georgia, aged 6
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Shameless plug by Mr B but hey, the sun's out and you might just be looking for some inspiration for new places to visit...

Kid's Book Review of North and the Only One 🐶by Vashti Hardy 📚 Scholastic UK
'I really liked this book because it made everything sound so real that it felt like you had been sucked right into the story' Rosalind, aged 11
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REVIEW by Sarah Tyson of Diana Anyakwo | she/her | MY LIFE AS A CHAMELEON's stunning #MyLifeAsAChameleon , longlisted for Jhalak C&YA Prize 24:

'A beautiful engrossing read, filled with heart wrenching anecdotes...incredibly moving.'
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#jhalakprize24 #jhalakshowcase