BfK 202 September 2013

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This issue’s cover illustration is from Skellig, 15th Anniversary Edition, illustration © Jon Carling. Thanks to Hodder Children’s Books for their help with this September cover and to Macmillan Children’s Books for their support of the Authorgraph interview with Rebecca Cobb.

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Winter Damage

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Phoenix

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Articles

Editorial 202: September 2013
News and comment from the Editor.
Indian Myths – what’s not to like…?
Sarwat Chadda on his favourite Indian myths.
Ten of the Best: Story Collections
Patrick Ryan chooses.
Windows into Illustration: Jane Ray
Jane Ray describes her new style of illustration.
William Blake and Angels’ Wings: Skellig Fifteenth Anniversary
David Almond discusses the book and his writing with Geraldine Brennan.
Authorgraph No.202: Rebecca Cobb
Rebecca Cobb interviewed by George Hunt.
From Story to Stage
Geoff Fox on an inspirational storytelling project.
More Than Ever
Geraldine Brennan interviews Patrick Ness about his latest book.
‘To Boldly Go’ – the Children’s Laureate 1999 and beyond
John Dunne, former chair of the Children’s Laureate Steering Group, reflects on the role as it has developed over the years.
I Wish I’d Written: Philip Reeve
Philip Reeve chooses Dog Friday.
Good Reads: Mill Dam Junior Infant and Nursery School
Reviews chosen by readers at Mill Dam Junior Infant and Nursery School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire.
BfK News: September 2013
Awards update.
Obituary: Pam Shirley
Caroline Tomlinson remembers her mother.
A Taste of Red Lemon Press
Sue Unstead examines a new range of non-fiction books for children and adults.
Picture Book Apps: The best new titles
Lucy Russell provides some guidance in her round-up.
Classics in Short No.101: The Heroes
Fairy-tale, or folk-tale? Brian Alderson on Charles Kingsley’s story collection, The Heroes.
The Middle of Nowhere
Ferelith Hordon interviews Geraldine McCaughrean about her new book.
Neil Gaiman Interview
Nicholas Tucker interviews Neil Gaiman about his new book Fortunately the Milk.
An interview with Francesca Simon: The Lost Gods
Francesca Simon answers questions on her latest book.
Drawing from the City: Tara Books in London
Gita Wolf on the launch of Drawing from the City at the Illustration Cupboard.
Hallowe’en Interview: The Company of Ghosts
Andrea Reece talks to Berlie Doherty about her new book.

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