Today, we have a brilliant blog from Mike Barfield Mike has been wild about science & animals from an early age. Amongst other things, he is the winner of the Blue Peter Children’s Book Award 2021 in the ‘Best Book with Facts’ category! 📚 Buster Books 📚 fcbg.org.uk/?p=21038

One not to be missed!! #NNFN24

Author, Abiola Bello shares her inspirations for her books with us on our blog. She is surrounded by creativity and we look forward to reading more of her books! Thank you Abiola Bello 😊 fcbg.org.uk/the-love-dare-…

Come & join us FourbearsBooks on Sunday 1st September at 10am for our next meeting for 5-8s. We will be revisiting some traditional & classic stories that have been retold or given a new twist. Children must be accompanied & places booked in advance.

We spent a fabulous day yesterday The Museum of English Rural Life family picnic sharing stories, testing CBA books & talking about the children’s book group. Many thanks to members Mike, Gloria, Claire-Louise & Katherine who helped throughout the day & all the lovely families who came to say hello!

We love a Q&A on the FCBG blog, especially when both author & illustrator get involved. James Turner and Steve May are the duo behind Poo Crew Adventures, a new graphic novel! Farshore fcbg.org.uk/?p=21054

We are delighted to share a guest blog from John Hearne, author of Someone’s Been Messing with Reality. He writes about his main character and how to avoid the cliche’s around giving characters superpowers! Thank you John Hearne Little Island Books fcbg.org.uk/?p=21109

Each month we release a brand new booklist, a free resource to download from our website for all - schools, groups and individuals. This month's focus is Wordless Picture books. A copy can be downloaded here Wordless Picture Books (fcbg.org.uk). #Booklists

📢 MARVELLOUS MONDAY NEWS! We're delighted to share that the wonderful Patrice Lawrence is our brand new #WriterInResidence. She'll be shining a light on how books can support children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. Find out more 👇 booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featu…

Sally Gardner has written a lovely and honest blog for us about Pernickety-Boo, her latest book. It comes from wanting a place to call home and to feel that sense of belonging. Thank you Sally for your words. HarperCollins Children's Books fcbg.org.uk/?p=21113

I've really enjoyed these summer recommendations - wouldn't it be great if BBC Radio 4 Today continued it all year round! FCBG could have a slot in March to introduce the Children's Book Award shortlist 🙂

A date for your diary! We will announce the winner of the 2024 #KlausFluggePrize one week today, Wednesday 11 Sept. Meanwhile, enjoy our Shortlist Sketchbook films & hear these talented illustrators discuss the shortlisted books #illustration #PictureBooks youtube.com/playlist?list=…

We have a brilliant guest blog from author S.J. Baker about dystopian fiction for teens. There is certainly a large appetite for this type of book! S. J. Baker Neem Tree Press Calm by SJ Baker fcbg.org.uk/?p=21123

✨ THE BIG REVEAL ✨ It’s time…#WorldBookDay 2025 is beginning!🥳 Here’s our amazing line-up of £1/€1.50 books coming on 13 February, which children will be able to choose from for FREE with a £1/€1.50 token. 📚

AI is certainly no longer a hype but something that both intrigues and concerns the world. Author, Neil Taylor offers some insight into AI as it features in his novel, Anticipation. Neem Tree Press Anticipation by Neil Taylor fcbg.org.uk/?p=21127

Discover more about the inaugural SAIL Fest, in today's blog. The SAIL Fest is the exciting new South Asian illustration & literature festival that’s dedicated to celebrating, connecting & empowering South Asian children’s authors, illustrators and poets fcbg.org.uk/?p=21132