BfK 240 January 2020

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This issue’s cover illustration is from Evernight written by Ross MacKenzie, cover illustration by Amy Grimes. Thanks to Andersen Press for their help with this January cover.

New Talent

Where the World Turns Wild

Nicola Penfold
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Editor's Choice

Look Both Ways

Jason Reynolds
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Articles

Editorial 240: January 2020
A big year for BfK.
2020: A Look Ahead: Part One
What will be the big issues for children's books in the year ahead?
2020: A Look Ahead – Part Two
Children's editors share their picks.
2020: A Look Ahead – Part Three
Children's editors share their picks.
2020: A Look Ahead: Part Four
Children's editors share their picks.
Ten Essential Children’s Books: Philip Reeve
Philip Reeve makes his selection.
Authorgraph No.240: Ross MacKenzie
Ross MacKenzie interviewed by Jane Sandell.
Windows into Illustration: Ken Wilson-Max
Ken Wilson-Max describes his approach to creating books for the very young.
Picturebooks: the best art form for something you to have to say
An extract from the new edition of Children’s Picturebooks: The Art of Visual Storytelling by Martin Salisbury and Morag Styles.
Knights of
Andrea Reece on the publisher doing things differently.
A House Without Walls
Nicholas Tucker interviews Elizabeth Laird about her book.
Beyond the Secret Garden? A Sporting Chance
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O'Connor look at sports and children's books.
I Wish I’d Written: Roopa Farooki
Roopa Farooki chooses Winnie-the-Pooh.
Good Reads: Kingston Grammar School
Reviews by pupils at Kingston Grammar School.
Jan Mark Is Here!
Founder Jon Appleton introduces Jan Mark is Here, a new website and new story collection.
Classics in Short No.139: What Katy Did
Brian Alderson wonders what on earth did Katy do to become a classic?
The Missing: An Interview with Michael Rosen
Nicholas Tucker asks Michael Rosen about the family stories that inspired his new book.
An Interview with Michelle Harrison
Michelle Harrison talks sisters, sorcery and sequels with Clare Zinkin.
A Q&A Interview with Cerrie Burnell
The stories behind The Ice Bear Miracle.
Harry Potter and Me: An Interview with Levi Pinfold
Carey Fluker Hunt interviews Levi Pinfold about his illustrations for the House Editions of the Harry Potter books.
Cracking Codes and Cracking Jokes: An Interview with Anne Miller
Louise Lamont interviews Anne Miller about her debut novel, Mickey and the Animal Spies.
A Q&A Interview with Taylor Dolan
Meet the creator of the Ghoul Scouts.
A Q&A Interview with Iszi Lawrence
The author answers our questions on her debut children's novel, The Unstoppable Letty Pegg.

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