BfK 50 May 1988

The illustration on our cover is by Ruth Brown and is taken from her latest book Ladybird, Ladybird published by Andersen Press (0 86264 200 0, £5.95). We are grateful to Andersen Press for help in using this.

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Editorial 50: May 1988

News and comment from the Editor.

From the Outside Looking In

How does even a gifted young artist break into the world of books? Margaret Carter investigates.

Authorgraph No.50: Ruth Brown

Ruth Brown was interviewed by Tony Bradman.

The Ultimate Author Visit – Roald Dahl at Redbridge

Lindy Barclay describes Roald Dahl's visit to her school.

Fiction for the Filofax

Chris Powling reflects on the rise of the Literary List (kids for the consumption of) Warning: THE SLAVISH FOLLOWING OF LISTS CAN DAMAGE YOUR READING.

Mother Goose 1988

Elaine Moss, herself newly recruited to the panel of judges, gives an account of this year's award for the best newcomer to British children's book illustration'.

The Search for Spring

Jeff Hynds takes his pick of the season's new picture books.

BfK News: May 1988

News about what's happening in the children's book world.

Obituary: H E Todd

Chris Powling writes...

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