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Frank Cottrell Boyce is set to meet some of his biggest fans when he attends Ormsgill Schools literary festival next month.

A Barrow teacher has voiced her support for increased diversity in childrens literature.

A BARROW teacher is backing national calls for more diversity of characters in children’s books.

The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival returns with over 500 events spanning everything from poetry to politics with some high profile speakers on the line-up.

This years Bolton Childrens Fiction Award winner has been announced after chosen by the most important judges of all - the readers.

Parmiter’s School in Watford came third in a national reading quiz competition.

A TEAM from Guiseley School competed in the National Reading Champions Quiz final and were placed sixth out of 22 teams from across the UK.

Looking for something a little scary but child-appropriate? Here are 20 spine-tingling books like Coraline to add a little chill to your bedtime routine.

Bolton School has announced the shortlist for the 2023 Bolton Children’s Fiction Awards.

This powerful tale based on Russian folklore tackles issues of prejudice, fear, loyalty and death with a poetic and evocative sensitivity