BfK 203 November 2013

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This issue’s cover illustration is from Song of the Golden Hare by Jackie Morris. Thanks to Frances Lincoln for their help with this November cover.

New Talent

Missing Ellen

Natasha Mac a’Bháird
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Editor's Choice

Silver Buttons

Bob Graham
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Articles

Editorial 203: November 2013
News and comment from the Editor.
A Dark Tale for Christmas
Geraldine McCaughrean on what fairy tales are really for.
Books of the Year 2013
Books for Keeps friends and contributors tell us about their favourite books of 2013.
The Best Books for Giving, Christmas 2013
Ferelith Hordon finds there is a wealth to choose from this year.
Michael Morpurgo: a celebration
An appreciation by Kate Agnew.
Authorgraph No.203: Anthony McGowan
Anthony McGowan interviewed by Caroline Sanderson.
Windows into Illustration: Charlotte Voake
Charlotte Voake describes the techniques she used to bring the Owl and the Pussy-cat to new life.
Ten of the Best: Books that Help Introduce Children to the First World War
Margaret Mallett chooses.
Gendered Marketing of Children’s Books
It’s NOT ‘what kids want’ says Anna McQuinn.
BfK’s Brilliant Bookshops: Tales on Moon Lane
Owner Tamara Macfarlane takes us round.
I Wish I’d Written: Mackenzie Crook
Mackenzie Crook chooses Danny the Champion of the World.
Good Reads: St Paul’s Community College
Reviews chosen by readers at St Paul’s Community College, Waterford, Republic of Ireland.
Obituary: Robert Leeson
Dennis Hamley remembers a good friend, wise mentor and significant writer.
BfK News: November 2013
Awards and News.
Introducing Big Picture Press
Margaret Mallett introduces a new imprint from Templar Publishing which aims to offer books that are ‘visually intelligent’.
Classics in Short No.102: The Night Before Christmas
Brian Alderson on a visit from Saint Nicholas in The Night Before Christmas.
A Q&A Interview with Jim Kay
Andrea Reece asks Jim Kay about illustrating Harry Potter.
Gothic Revival: An Interview with Chris Riddell
Costa Children’s Book Award winner, Chris Riddell, interviewed by Damian Kelleher.
Mission Telemark 2013 style
Amanda Mitchison meets someone who is, very nearly, a character out of one of her own novels.

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