The BBC's Blue Peter programme is a great promoter of reading and books for children, and each year presents its own awards, see the list below for this year's shortlist.
Book mark the BP Book Club area! It's worth visiting regularly. This week, for example, you could post questions on the Message Boards for these authors: Michael Rosen, Eoin Colfer, Malorie Blackman, Charlie Higson, and today Jacqueline Wilson.
Star Author Justin Somper, author of the Vampirates books, has spent the last 20 weeks writing a blog for Blue Peter. It's a fascinating read. In it he also explains how his books are published, and answers questions about writing.
In Meet the Writers top authors give tips and advice: Andy Stanton; Anthony Horowitz, Cathy Cassidy, Jeremy Strong and Jacqueline Wilson.
The Blue Peter shortlists
The Book I Couldn't Put Down:
Framed by Frank Cottrell Boyce
The Bad Spy's Guide by Pete Johnson
The Outlaw Varjak Paw by SF Said and Dave McKean
Best Book with Facts:
Why is Snot Green? by Glen Murphy
The Worst Children's Jobs in History by Tony Robinson
A Little Guide to Wild Flowers by Charlotte Voake
The Most Fun Story with Pictures:
Melrose and Croc Together at Christmas by Emma Chichester Clark
Charlie Cook's Favourite Books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler
You're a Bad Man, Mr Gum by Andy Stanton and David Tazzyman.
