BfK 53 November 1988

The illustration on our cover is taken from King Change-a-lot, written and illustrated by Babette Cole and published by Hamish Hamilton (0 241 12491 3, £6.95). We are grateful to Hamish Hamilton for help in using this illustration.

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Editorial 53: November 1988

News and comment from the Editor.

Storytelling For All

Belfast librarian, Liz Weir, reflects on the power of story and its place on her home patch.

Authorgraph No.53: Babette Cole

Babette Cole was interviewed by Stephanie Nettell.

Lifeline 4: Projects and Topics, Part 3

Pat Thomson continues her seven-part series with the theme of Clothing.

Awards

Rosemary Stones looks back over 13 years of the Other Award, Chris Powling reports on this year's Emil Award.

Sound & Vision: November 1988

Julia Eccleshare on Paul Stone's latest film for the BBC plus a round-up of forthcoming tie-ins.

From Santa’s Sack

Which books, from any currently in print, would you give as a Christmas gift to your favourite toddler, in-between and teenager if you could guarantee they'd never set eyes on a particular title before?

BfK News: November 1988

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

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