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BfK 247 March 2021

March 10, 2021/in /by Ellie

This issue’s cover illustration is from The Weather Weaver by Tamsin Mori, illustration by David Dean. Thanks to Uclan Publishing for their help with this March cover.

New Talent

The Last Bear

Hannah Gold
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Editor's Choice

No! Said Rabbit

Marjoke Henrichs
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Articles

Guest Editorial 247: March 2021
Let them play says Piers Torday.
Inclusive Storytelling
Elle McNicoll introduces the Own Voice movement.
Unlock a Love of Creative Writing
There's never been a better time to encourage children's writing, says Joanne Owen.
Authorgraph No.247: Jon Agee
Jon Agee interviewed by Jake Hope.
Ten of the Best: Books Connecting Children with Nature
Ann Lazim selects ten of the most recent titles.
Beyond the Secret Garden? East Asian Characters in British Children’s Fiction
Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O'Connor continue their series.
Drawn Across Borders
George Butler answers our questions on the creation of the book.
I Wish I’d Written: Em Norry
Em Norry chooses A Song for Ella Grey.
Good Reads: Toot Hill School
Reviews by young people at Toot Hill School, Nottingham.
Telling the Story of Chernobyl
Helen Bate explains the inspiration for her new book.
Libraries in Lockdown
Secondary school librarian Kristabelle Williams describes how she’s kept her library open to staff and students throughout the last year.
Obituary: Victor Ambrus
Nicholas Tucker remembers.
Classics in Short No.146: Nonsense Songs and Amblongus Pie
Brian Alderson reflects on one of the most original and accomplished children’s books of the 19th century.
Man Overboard: An Interview with Jonathan Stroud
Damian Kelleher interviews Jonathan Stroud about his new adventure series, The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne.
An Interview with Anne Duvoisin
Publisher Sarah Pakenham interviews Anne Duvoisin, granddaughter of Louise Fatio and Roger Duvoisin.
The Mindful Art of Reading a Poem: An Interview with Allie Esiri
Ferelith Hordon talks to Allie Esiri, anthologist par excellence.

Book Reviews

The Hatmakers

Tamzin Merchant
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Uncle Bobby’s Wedding

Sarah Brannen
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We Played With Fire

Catherine Barter
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Too Small Tola and the Three Fine Girls

Atinuke
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The Hatmakers

Tamzin Merchant
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Firekeeper’s Daughter

Angeline Boulley
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Slug in Love

Rachel Bright
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A Shelter for Sadness

Anne Booth
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HOM

Jeanne Willis
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Veggie Power

Annette Roeder
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Milo Imagines the World

Matt de la Pena
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Future Girl

Asphyxia
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