read me http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/ en Copyright 2008 Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:40:06 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Welcome to your read me update! p(intro). Hello! We're back with another **read me** update to give you all the latest news from the book world and ideas for getting children reading! In this issue we're talking gadgets with **Anthony Horowitz**, looking at how our **Big Splash Book Fair theme** was created and standing in awe of Sally Nichols debut novel **Ways to Live Forever**. Enjoy! http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/pintro_hello_were_back_with.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/pintro_hello_were_back_with.html Intro Copy Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:40:06 +0000 Term time p(intro). A birthday bash for the BFG, dreamy poetry and awards all round... find out what's happening in this term! http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/term_time_1.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/term_time_1.html Wed, 16 Jan 2008 14:23:40 +0000 How a theme is made clownfish.jpg p(intro). Giving your Book Fair a theme is a perfect, simple way to bring it to life and transform it into a vibrant, lively event.]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/how_a_theme_is_made.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/how_a_theme_is_made.html Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:35:15 +0000 Book of the term - Ways to Live Forever Ways to live.jpg p(intro). That Sally Nicholls has taken on the challenge of facing unpalatable facts in her first novel is remarkable. That she has done this at the age of 23 is incredible. She is a fresh, new author destined, it seems, for stardom. ]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/book_of_the_term_-_ways_to_live_forever.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/book_of_the_term_-_ways_to_live_forever.html Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:08:41 +0000 Author of the term - Anthony Horowitz 8528_anthony-horowitz_1.jpg p(intro). Harry Potter may be over but fans of teenage boy heroes will be thrilled that Alex Rider, star of Anthony Horowitz’s most popular teenage spy series, is back! ]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/author_of_the_term_anthony_hor.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/author_of_the_term_anthony_hor.html Sun, 13 Jan 2008 10:52:06 +0000 Your questions answered p(intro). This time we asked five top children's authors our burning question: 'If you could be one of your own characters, who would it be and why?' http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/your_questions_answered.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/your_questions_answered.html Regulars Sat, 12 Jan 2008 16:44:18 +0000 Sharing reading for pleasure p(intro blue). As every teacher knows, one of the most important things a parent can do to help their children learn is to read with them and inspire a love of books. But are parents and children giving shared reading the priority it deserves? http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/read_me_feature_sharing_readin.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2008/01/read_me_feature_sharing_readin.html Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:11:32 +0000 Don't miss... golden-compass_title.jpg p(intro). The most anticipated movie of the year will soon be bursting on to cinema screens...]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/11/dont_miss_the_golden_compass.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/11/dont_miss_the_golden_compass.html Thu, 08 Nov 2007 06:01:43 +0000 The creation of Tiddler a-scheffler_illustration2.gif p(intro). Alison Green, of Alison Green Books at Scholastic, gives us the inside story on how the next fabulous picture book from the creators of _The Gruffalo_, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, came into being ]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/11/_the_creation_of_tiddler.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/11/_the_creation_of_tiddler.html Sun, 04 Nov 2007 15:48:39 +0000 If you weren't a children's book writer what would you like to be? p(intro). Your questions answered http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/11/_if_you_werent_a_childrens_boo.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/11/_if_you_werent_a_childrens_boo.html Sat, 03 Nov 2007 16:00:31 +0000 New Scholastic Book Fairs website Scholastic Book Fairs has a brand new "website":http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/ for this term. "Register":http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/ and you will be able to access a range of additional features only available online through your personal Organiser Toolkit. http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/new_scholastic_book_fairs_webs.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/new_scholastic_book_fairs_webs.html Sat, 22 Sep 2007 18:37:31 +0000 Autumn theme - Enchanted Book Fair promo_enchanted_sq.jpg Traditional tales of far away lands, populated by princesses, knights and dragons, captivate the imaginations of children of all ages. From the nursery stories of Sleeping Beauty to the epic Lord of the Rings, we all love to be lured into fantasy worlds. Use our enchanted theme for your Book Fair and help everyone to discover a world of spellbinding tales! ]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/_enchanted_schools.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/_enchanted_schools.html Steps to success Fri, 21 Sep 2007 15:47:17 +0000 Book of the term - Tiddler Tiddler Medium.jpg p(intro). Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler talk to read me editor, Kate Element, about their brand new picture book, _Tiddler_. ]]> http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/heading_book_of_the_term.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/heading_book_of_the_term.html Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:01:27 +0000 Help at hand p(intro). We all try to be Superwoman - or Superman - but without superhero powers, we need to admit that it's impossible to do it all. Delegation is the key to success! Recruit volunteers to help your Scholastic Book Fair be the best one ever! http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/_help_at_hand.html http://bookfairs.scholastic.co.uk/readme/2007/09/_help_at_hand.html Steps to success Mon, 03 Sep 2007 15:50:11 +0000 Author of the term - Louis Sachar Louis new.jpg
p(intro). After springing to international fame with the book _Holes_, since made into a film, Louis Sachar is back delighting fans with his latest novel _Small Steps_.
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