The 2008 World Final will be held in Oxford, UK on 10 July 2008 with KLQ National Champions from China, New Zealand, South Africa and UK, plus regional winners Northern Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales.
The Oxford Playhouse will host the KLQ World Final. Over 25 well-known children's writers will be there and 500 school children from local Oxfordshire schools, with teachers, librarians, family and friends in the audience to watch the action unfold. Tickets are free and available directly from the Oxford Playhouse - there are still a few seats left, so do ring and reserve a seat.
The finalists are the same children who took part in their local regional heats, and then went on to win their National Finals. They are also enjoying a week of cultural events in and around Oxford as part of their prize for reaching the World Final.
http://www.kidslitquiz.com/World/2008.html
UK heats begin again in the autumn, with the 2009 KLQ World Final planned for South Africa.
09 July 2008
02 July 2008
Rhythm and Rhyme
Rhythm and Rhyme
The National Year of Reading’s monthly theme for July is Rhythm and Rhyme. It's a great opportunity to explore a whole range of poetry, and a suggestion of books for the month can be seen at: http://www.sla.org.uk/nyr-booklist-july08.php.
These include:
Heard it in the Playground
Allan Ahlberg
Heard it in the Playground is a collection of poems that are particularly enjoyed by children aged between 7 and 10, but can also be a trigger to reminiscences by older readers. As a former teacher, Ahlberg clearly draws on his classroom experiences, has great insight into the school environment and reveals many humorous aspects of school life. Most of the poems are quite short (although the final chapter consists of four longer poems) and they appeal and trigger the imagination of children who find they can easily relate to each and every verse. This book will help develop a child's interest in poetry and is a great addition to any bookshelf.
Not Just a Game Not Just a Game
Eds. Andy Croft and Sue Dymoke
Not Just a Game is a unique archive of modern British sporting life - angling, boxing, canoeing, cricket, darts, golf, motorcycling, netball, polo, rugby, rowing, running, skating, snooker, swimming and tennis - as recorded by almost 100 poets including W H Auden, Wendy Cope, Seamus Heaney, John Betjeman, Tony Harrison, P G Wodehouse, Carol Ann Duffy, Ted Hughes, Andrew Motion, Douglas Dunn, Philip Larkin, Roger McGough... and John Arlott. It's not just a book for sports fans. It's not just a book for poetry lovers. It's not just a game...
By Heart: 101 Poems to Remember By Heart
Edited and with an introduction by Ted Hughes
This is an anthology of poems to remember. In his foreword, Hughes gives a short introduction to the topic and his view on the importance of memorising poems. He follows this with 101 of his personal favourites. Spanning four centuries, the anthology offers the reader a 'mental gymnasium' as well as a treasury of some of our most enduringly popular poetry.
The National Year of Reading’s monthly theme for July is Rhythm and Rhyme. It's a great opportunity to explore a whole range of poetry, and a suggestion of books for the month can be seen at: http://www.sla.org.uk/nyr-booklist-july08.php.
These include:
Heard it in the Playground
Allan Ahlberg
Heard it in the Playground is a collection of poems that are particularly enjoyed by children aged between 7 and 10, but can also be a trigger to reminiscences by older readers. As a former teacher, Ahlberg clearly draws on his classroom experiences, has great insight into the school environment and reveals many humorous aspects of school life. Most of the poems are quite short (although the final chapter consists of four longer poems) and they appeal and trigger the imagination of children who find they can easily relate to each and every verse. This book will help develop a child's interest in poetry and is a great addition to any bookshelf.
Not Just a Game Not Just a Game
Eds. Andy Croft and Sue Dymoke
Not Just a Game is a unique archive of modern British sporting life - angling, boxing, canoeing, cricket, darts, golf, motorcycling, netball, polo, rugby, rowing, running, skating, snooker, swimming and tennis - as recorded by almost 100 poets including W H Auden, Wendy Cope, Seamus Heaney, John Betjeman, Tony Harrison, P G Wodehouse, Carol Ann Duffy, Ted Hughes, Andrew Motion, Douglas Dunn, Philip Larkin, Roger McGough... and John Arlott. It's not just a book for sports fans. It's not just a book for poetry lovers. It's not just a game...
By Heart: 101 Poems to Remember By Heart
Edited and with an introduction by Ted Hughes
This is an anthology of poems to remember. In his foreword, Hughes gives a short introduction to the topic and his view on the importance of memorising poems. He follows this with 101 of his personal favourites. Spanning four centuries, the anthology offers the reader a 'mental gymnasium' as well as a treasury of some of our most enduringly popular poetry.
29 June 2008
Carnegie Medal
The winner of the Carnegie Medal and also the Kate Greenaway Medal have been announced.
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve won the Carnegie Medal.
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett won the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Read more.
Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve won the Carnegie Medal.
Little Mouse’s Big Book of Fears by Emily Gravett won the Kate Greenaway Medal.
Read more.
18 June 2008
Linzi Glass at Our Lady's Abingdon and Carnegie Forum
Over 20 girls from years 7 & 8 will be joining with other local students, who have been shadowing the Carnegie Medal, to enjoy a day sharing their views of the Carnegie Medal shortlisted books. The Abingdon Carnegie Forum is an annual event organised by the Librarians of the six secondary schools in Abingdon, and is an opportunity to share the love of reading and meet old friends, and make new ones. It will be taking place on Wednesday 25 June.
This year we are delighted to welcome one of the shortlisted authors Linzi Glass, author of Ruby Red, who will talk to the shadowers at the start of the Forum. In the afternoon Linzi Glass will come to our Lady's Abingdon to talk to Year 10 girls. The winner of the Carnegie Medal will be announced the following day.
At the Forum the groups of shadowers will discuss the criteria the judges will be using - plot, characters and style. There will be no shortage of opinions: over 300 reviews have already been posted by the students from the schools. Guest judges will circulate, listening to the groups, then retire for the hard task of selecting the best reviews for each book.
After lunch the discussion groups, which are lead by their librarians and English teachers, give a short presentation about why their book should win the Carnegie Medal, and voting slips will be completed. Whilst the results are being counted we will enjoy a musical interlude by a school ensemble. Prizes of book tokens and books will be awarded to the review winners, the 'Best Group Presentation' , and 'Best Contributor' in each group. An Abingdon Carnegie Forum cake will also no doubt feature!
This year we are delighted to welcome one of the shortlisted authors Linzi Glass, author of Ruby Red, who will talk to the shadowers at the start of the Forum. In the afternoon Linzi Glass will come to our Lady's Abingdon to talk to Year 10 girls. The winner of the Carnegie Medal will be announced the following day.
At the Forum the groups of shadowers will discuss the criteria the judges will be using - plot, characters and style. There will be no shortage of opinions: over 300 reviews have already been posted by the students from the schools. Guest judges will circulate, listening to the groups, then retire for the hard task of selecting the best reviews for each book.
After lunch the discussion groups, which are lead by their librarians and English teachers, give a short presentation about why their book should win the Carnegie Medal, and voting slips will be completed. Whilst the results are being counted we will enjoy a musical interlude by a school ensemble. Prizes of book tokens and books will be awarded to the review winners, the 'Best Group Presentation' , and 'Best Contributor' in each group. An Abingdon Carnegie Forum cake will also no doubt feature!
12 June 2008
Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2008
Rose Tremain has won the 2008 Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction or The Road Home.
Joanna Kavenna won the Award for New Writers 2008 for Inglorious.
The other shortlisted authors were Charlotte Mendelson for When We Were Bad; Sadie Jones for The Outcast; Nancy Huston for Fault Lines; Heather O'Neill for Lullabies for Little Criminals; and Patricia Wood for Lottery.
The Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction is awarded to the woman who, in the opinion of the judges, has written the best, eligible full-length novel in English. As well as winning the prize Rose Tremain was awarded a £30,000 cheque.
Joanna Kavenna won the Award for New Writers 2008 for Inglorious.
The other shortlisted authors were Charlotte Mendelson for When We Were Bad; Sadie Jones for The Outcast; Nancy Huston for Fault Lines; Heather O'Neill for Lullabies for Little Criminals; and Patricia Wood for Lottery.
The Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction is awarded to the woman who, in the opinion of the judges, has written the best, eligible full-length novel in English. As well as winning the prize Rose Tremain was awarded a £30,000 cheque.
02 June 2008
Reading Escapes
The National Year of Reading’s monthly theme for June is Reading Escapes. A suggestion of books for the month can be seen at: http://www.sla.org.uk/nyr-booklist-june08.php.
I recommend The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon by OLA visitor illustrator Mini Grey. Ever wondered what really did happen when the dish of the nursery rhyme ran away with the spoon? They escaped to New York of course and this is their hair-raising story as told by the Spoon, a story packed full of gangsters, high-flying acrobats, bank robbers… and true love. This stylishly illustrated story won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal last year and is full of witty detail.
The DFC. An exciting brand new full colour weekly comic for children featuring stories from some of the greatest artists and writers in the world including Philip Pullman, Chris Riddell and Nick Sharatt. Weekly episodes of stories in all genres for boys and girls. http://www.thedfc.co.uk/
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. One of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, following Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger from one adventure to the next - in gipsy caravans, stolen sports cars, to prison and back to the Wild Wood. A story of animal cunning and human camaraderie, this remains a timeless tale nearly 100 years after its publication. It hasn't dated and remains a tale children can relate to, whether reading themselves or listening to it told.
Escape from Shangri-la by Michael Morpurgo
Once by Morris Gleitzman
The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson
The Defender by Alan Gibbons
The rest of the year’s themes for National Year of Reading:
July: Rhythm and Rhyme
August: Read the Game
September: You Are What You Read
October: Word of Mouth
November: Screen Reads
December: Write the Future
I recommend The Adventures of the Dish and the Spoon by OLA visitor illustrator Mini Grey. Ever wondered what really did happen when the dish of the nursery rhyme ran away with the spoon? They escaped to New York of course and this is their hair-raising story as told by the Spoon, a story packed full of gangsters, high-flying acrobats, bank robbers… and true love. This stylishly illustrated story won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal last year and is full of witty detail.
The DFC. An exciting brand new full colour weekly comic for children featuring stories from some of the greatest artists and writers in the world including Philip Pullman, Chris Riddell and Nick Sharatt. Weekly episodes of stories in all genres for boys and girls. http://www.thedfc.co.uk/
The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. One of the most celebrated works of classic literature for children, following Mole, Rat, Toad and Badger from one adventure to the next - in gipsy caravans, stolen sports cars, to prison and back to the Wild Wood. A story of animal cunning and human camaraderie, this remains a timeless tale nearly 100 years after its publication. It hasn't dated and remains a tale children can relate to, whether reading themselves or listening to it told.
Escape from Shangri-la by Michael Morpurgo
Once by Morris Gleitzman
The Garbage King by Elizabeth Laird
Chinese Cinderella by Adeline Yen Mah
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
The Star of Kazan by Eva Ibbotson
The Defender by Alan Gibbons
The rest of the year’s themes for National Year of Reading:
July: Rhythm and Rhyme
August: Read the Game
September: You Are What You Read
October: Word of Mouth
November: Screen Reads
December: Write the Future
Red House Children's Book Winners for 2008
The 2008 winners were announced at the award ceremony at the Guardian Hay Festival.
Overall Winner
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
Category:Older Readers
Category Winners
Younger Children: Penguin by Polly Dunbar
Younger Readers: Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell
Click here for full details and other nominated books.
Overall Winner
Skulduggery Pleasant by Derek Landy
Category:Older Readers
Category Winners
Younger Children: Penguin by Polly Dunbar
Younger Readers: Ottoline and the Yellow Cat by Chris Riddell
Click here for full details and other nominated books.
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