BfK 232 September 2018

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This issue’s cover illustration is from The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave. Thanks to Chicken House for their help with this September cover.

New Talent

Rosie Loves Jack

Mel Darbon
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Editor's Choice

Ready to Ride

Sebastien Pelon
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Articles

Guest Editorial 232: September 2018
Everyone's history by Catherine Johnson.
Seven Stories: A Collection to Treasure
A guided tour by Kristopher Mckie, Collection Manager.
Authorgraph No.232: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Kiran Millwood Hargrave interviewed by Michelle Pauli.
Windows into Illustration: Tim Hopgood
Tim Hopgood describes his approach to Moon River, part of a series of books inspired by popular songs.
Ten of the Best: New Children’s Poetry  
Charlotte Hacking explains why children’s poetry is worth celebrating and chooses ten recent collections to inspire a lifelong love of the form.
Beyond the Secret Garden? #ReflectingRealities & #OwnVoices
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O’Connor continue their series looking at representations of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic voices in children’s books.
Non-fiction in the Spotlight
Nikki Gamble selects must-have titles for the new term.
Two Children Tell: Invertebrate Encounters
In the latest in her series examining children’s relationship with language, Virginia Lowe has a warning for illustrators.
I Wish I’d Written: Kate Milner
Kate Milner chooses Green Eggs and Ham.
Good Reads: Humbie Primary School
Reviews chosen by young people at Humbie Primary School, East Lothian.
Obituary: Clive King
Nicholas Tucker looks back at his career and life.
Classics in Short No.131: The Runaway  
Brian Alderson on a neglected classic.
Reeve and McIntyre on The Legend of Kevin
Sarah McIntyre and Philip Reeve answer our questions on their new collaboration.
Rosie Loves Jack: An Interview with Mel Darbon
The author of Rosie and Jack interviewed by Rebecca Butler.
A Q&A Interview with Catherine Fisher
Catherine Fisher answers questions on The Clockwork Crow.

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