Children's literature31 Dec 2025'It's important children see themselves in books'An exhibition shows how black people are represented in British children's literature. 31 Dec 202522 Dec 2025David Walliams dropped from Waterstones Children's Book FestivalAuthor has strongly denied allegations of inappropriate behaviour which emerged last week.22 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Bestselling Oi Frog! author says Essex childhood inspired his writingKes Gray, creator of Oi Frog! and the Daisy series of books, is the subject of a new exhibition.29 Nov 202515 Nov 2025Book exhibition hails 'unsung hero' of publishingPublisher Noel Carrington is credited with creating some of Britain's best-loved children's books.15 Nov 20253 Nov 2025Paddington musical co-creator on 'magical' showJessica Swale, who grew up in Berkshire, said the team worked to keep the new iteration of Paddington secret.3 Nov 202524 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 2025...
