BfK 251 November 2021

This issue’s cover illustration is from Sticky McStickstick, written by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Tony Ross. Thanks to Walker Books for their help with our 251^st cover.

Book of the Week

Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep

Philip Reeve

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New Talent

The Ice Whisperers

Helenka Stachera

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Editor's Choice

The Chime Seekers

Ross Montgomery

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Articles

An interview with Costa Book Award shortlisted author Anna Goodall

Andrea Reece talks to Anna Goodall about her book Maggie Blue and the Dark World, shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children’s Book Award.

Editorial 251: November 2021

Out with the old, in with the new.

Yes You Can!

Rebecca Butler interviews Alex Strick about You Can!, her inclusive new picture book, created with Steve Antony.

Coming home: an interview with Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen talks to Nicolette Jones about this new book, Sticky McStickstick, and recovering from COVID.

Windows into Illustration: Yuval Zommer

Yuval Zommer describes his approach to his latest book, The Lights that Dance in the Night.

Authograph No.251: Nadia Shireen

Nadia Shireen interviewed by Charlotte Hacking.

The Books for Keeps Christmas Gift Guide 2021

Which books will ensure a merry Christmas?

BfK Christmas Gift Guide Booklist 2021

Book information.

Books of the Year 2021

Books of the year chosen by Books for Keeps contributors.

Beyond the Secret Garden: Home from Home?

Darren Chetty and Karen Sands-O'Connor examine ideas of home.

A Treasure Trove of Reading

Eoin Colfer interviewed by Julia Eccleshare.

Good Reads: Addey and Stanhope School

Chosen by young people at Addey and Stanhope School, Deptford, London.

John Agard’s Lifetime Achievement

A tribute from Darren Chetty.

Valediction No.2: Essential reading for the Hols

Brian Alderson bids a fond farewell to books from his collection.

Book Reviews

The Giant Conker

Emma Beswetherick

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When Fishes Flew: The Story of Elena’s War

Michael Morpurgo

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The Forevers

Chris Whitaker

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Book of the Week

Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep

New Talent

The Ice Whisperers

Editor's Choice

The Chime Seekers

Articles

Book Reviews

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