Steve Anthony
Giancarlo was born in Cardiff, South Wales, of Italian parentage, and lives in London. He spends much of his non-writing time listening to a variety of music, from Jimmy Smith to Giuseppe Verdi, with whom he is particularly obsessed. He speaks enough Italian to order ice cream, cake, or both.
Engrossing from the very beginning, the strong narrative voice engages the
reader in the world described; perfectly conveying raw emotions without the
overuse of sentimentality. This is a beautiful, powerful piece of writing that
will remain with readers long after the last page.http://www.carnegiegreenaway.org.uk/2015awards/
DC's Story of Super
Heroes Trying to Explore a Romantic Relationship Whilst Battling Huge Threats
to the World Scoops First Place!
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Over 4400 Ratings Forms were returned and analysed this year and the teenagers of Great Britain
have chosen their winner - Superman / Wonder Woman by Charles Soule and Tony S. Daniel (published
by DC Comics)!
There's no shortage of research that suggests that boys don't read as much as girls but here's a link to a list of books that are 'Great for Boys'.
Illustrator and writer Chris Riddell, who has worked with classic authors Quentin Blake, Michael Rosen and Neil Gaiman and illustrated Russell Brand’s first kids’ book, has been named children’s laureate. He is the ninth author to hold the two-year post.
Just a quick update, now the
Snooker is over (and the green baize packed away once again) we have had
confirmation from the world famous Crucible Theatre that we are booked in their
diary for Thursday 12th
November for the Sheffield
Children’s Book Award Ceremony!
