BfK 170 May 2008

This issue’s cover illustration is from Frank Cottrell Boyce’s Cosmic. Frank Cottrell Boyce is interviewed by George Hunt on page 12. Thanks to Macmillan Children’s Books for their help with this May cover.

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Editorial 170: May 2008

News and comment from the Editor.

Libraries for Living: the KidsLibs Trust Kenya

Beverley Naidoo describes how recent events have affected community libraries.

Laureate Log: May 2008

Michael Rosen reports on his laureateship.

Reading in the Middle Years (9-11): Including all children

Kimberly Safford stresses the importance of inclusion.

Windows into Illustration: Neal Layton

Neal Layton explains his approach to Emily Brown and the THING.

The Branford Boase Award

Julia Eccleshare discusses its impact.

Authorgraph No.170: Frank Cottrell Boyce

Frank Cottrell Boyce is interviewed by George Hunt.

I Wish I’d Written: Graham Marks

Graham Marks chooses Brian Selznick’s The Invention of Hugo Cabret.

Hal’s Reading Diary: May 2008

Roger Mills on how Hal’s frustration can get in his way.

Letter to the Editor: May 2008

Dear Editor...

Classics in Short No.69: A Picture History of Britain

Brian Alderson on Clarke Hutton’s A Picture History of Britain.

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