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Amira's Suitcase Trailer
Find out all about the wonderful new tale, Amira's Suitcase! With a message from the creators, Vikki and Nicky.READ MORE
Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery - Book Trailer
She's Back! We are VERY excited for the release of the second instalment of Helen Castles' Scoop McLaren: Detective Editor: series. Scoop McLaren: Waves of Mystery sees our protagonist diving deep into some mysterious goings-on and fishy business at a local surfing competition. Can Scoop get to the bottom of it all?September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Into the Wild Book Trailer
Rubery Award winner and illustrator of A Home for Luna, Mel Armstrong, has created this beautiful trailer for her upcoming picture book, Into the Wild, which was written by Robert Vescio, author of Under the Same Sky. Into the Wild celebrates discovery and exploration of nature, and the joys of sharing these experiences with another person. Look out for it in October!September 1st, 2020READ MORE
Nicole Prust on Trying New Things as We Come out of Lockdown
The author of the Sloth and the Dinglewot, Nicole Prust, reflects on trying new things in lockdown, and the power of leaving the comfort zone.July 30th, 2020READ MORE
Designing Ogg
Tom Tinn-Disbury, creator of The Caveman Next Door, gives us a glimpse at some of the book's early artwork.July 30th, 2020READ MORE
New Frontier announce US Distribution through Lerner Publishing Group
We are very excited to announce that from this October, New Frontier titles will be distributed in the US through Lerner Publishing Services.July 13th, 2020READ MORE
Patrick Shirvington: The Story Behind Can You Find Me?
Can You Find Me? is published in the UK this month. Illustrator Patrick Shirvington talks to us about the beautifully clever and precise artwork he has created.July 7th, 2020READ MORE
Meet Nicole Prust, the author of The Sloth and the Dinglewot
Get to know Nicole Prust, the author of The Sloth and the Dinglewot.July 1st, 2020READ MORE
Summer Reading Challenge 2020 - Laura Wood draws Wilfred from Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf
The Reading Agency's Summer Reading Challenge launches today and we are very excited to say that Who's Afraid of the Quite Nice Wolf by Kitty Black and Laura Wood is on the list! The theme this year is 'Silly Squad ' - 2020's challenge is all about funny books. To celebrate the launch, the wonderful Laura Wood has created a video showing us how to draw Wilfred, the main character from the book!June 5th, 2020READ MORE
The Power of Communication in Isolation
Communication is a powerful tool, especially in times of crisis. This power is expressed beautifully by Mr Pegg's Post and Under the Same Sky, both in different ways.May 27th, 2020READ MORE
Watch Tanja Stephani's Beautiful Trailer for In My Dreams
Tanja Stephani has created a wonderfully unusual book trailer and behind the scenes Video for In My DreamsMay 4th, 2020READ MORE
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