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Illustrator Chris Riddell named as UK children's laureate

Congratulations to Chris Riddell named as UK Children's Laureate

Illustrator Chris Riddell named as UK children's laureate ‘I want to show how much fun you can have with drawing,’ the author and illustrator, who has worked with Neil Gaiman and Russell Brand, says of new two-year post

The 20 best YA books of 2015 (so far!)

Some great books in this best 20 YA books 2015 - which do you think should head for the Library?

The 20 best YA books of 2015 (so far!) The must-read young adult fiction (YA) and best teen books released in 2015. Updated weekly

Test your knowledge of Nineteen Eighty-Four - quiz

How well do you know 1984, take the quiz and find out

Test your knowledge of Nineteen Eighty-Four - quiz On the 66th anniversary of its publication, how much do you know about George Orwell's classic dystopia?

- Did you know that the planning for D Day landings took place in Bushy Park?
Visit the Local Studies Library & Archive at Richmond Old Town Hall to check out this original 1944 plan of the base and to learn more about the role of Bushy Park in World War II.

Riverside Readers: Peter 's review of When Mr. Dog Bites - CKG Shadowing

A great book recommendation from Peter on our Carnegie Shadow website!.

Riverside Readers: Peter 's review of When Mr. Dog Bites - CKG Shadowing 'When Mr Dog Bites' is A great book that has a well constructed plot. All of the events in the book contribute in a positive way and happen necessarily to develop the plot. The main character Dylan Mint is very believable and convincing throughout the book. His behaviour is consistent and is realist…

Girls like digital media while boys prefer print, finds study on reading habits

An interesting report on the importance of reading!
Jonathan Douglas, director of the National Literacy Trust, said: “More must be done to help parents realise what a difference reading with their children from a young age can make to their future.”

Girls like digital media while boys prefer print, finds study on reading habits National Literacy Trust report also says girls continue to outpace boys in their enthusiasm for reading for pleasure

A Great Classic and on our shelves!

Thomas Hardy was born in 1840. He set most of his novels in the fictional region of Wessex and this name appeared for the first time in 'Far from the Madding Crowd'. Know someone who loves this novel? for them. http://bit.ly/1I8uvcm

Record Breakers, Summer Reading Challenge 2015

If you want to get involved then watch this video and head down to your local library. Its a great way to keep reading over the Summer Holidays. Take out books from Radnor Library to keep you going and let me know how your challenge goes!

Record Breakers, Summer Reading Challenge 2015 Head down to your library this summer to join the Summer Reading Challenge - run by The Reading Agency in partnership with public libraries.

Summer Reading Challenge

The Summer Reading Challenge takes place every year during the summer holidays. It is aimed at children from aged 4 t 11, you can sign up at your local library, then read six library books of your choice, collecting stickers and other rewards along the way – all FREE.
Check out more details on this website.....
http://summerreadingchallenge.org.uk/

Summer Reading Challenge Hurrah, a new theme! We’re getting excited about this year’s theme, Record Breakers! This year we’ve teamed up with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS and it’s going to be record-breaking. Check out the trailer!

If you love to read you could make a difference by volunteering to help with the Summer Reading Challenge at your local library, see below for details

Do you know any young people that might be looking for something exciting and rewarding to do this summer? Volunteering for the Summer Reading Challenge is great for their CV too: http://ow.ly/MkftP

Looking forward to our next Carnegie Shadow Team Meeting tomorrow at 8:00 - Croissants and Hot Chocolate to help the debates along!