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BfK 79 March 1993

March 1, 1993/in /by Richard Hill

On the front of BfK for March is the cover of The War of Jenkins’ Ear by Michael Morpurgo – who is the subject of this month’s Authorgraph. The artwork is by Anthony Kerins and we are grateful to Reed Children’s Books for their help in using this illustration.

Articles

Editorial 79: March 1993
News and comment from the Editor.
On the Importance of Books in Schools
Michael Rosen on changes in the relationship between schools and books.
Authorgraph No.79: Michael Morpurgo
Michael Morpurgo interviewed by Colin Mills.
Pick a Winner! or The Enfield Tales
A Librarian, an Adviser and a Teacher report on an experiment in the bringing together of children and books.
Ringbinder Rules
Jill Coleman considers non-fiction publishing and the National Curriculum.
May We Recommend… Vernon Scannell
Gordon Dennis on the verse of Vernon Scannell.
A Poetry Round-Up
Morag Styles assesses recent collections and anthologies.
BfK News: March 1993
News * Events
Obituary: Margery Fisher
Pam Royds and Margaret Clark write...
Story Options
Margaret Clark on some recent collections.

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