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19/06/2013 16:37:06
Carnegie winner criticises Goverment on education

The winners of the Carnegie and Kate Greenaway medals were announced today, which saw Sally Gardner win the Carnegie for her book 'Maggot Moon', a book she said was either loved or hated by young shadowers. The ceremony also saw Levi Pinfold take the Kate Greenaway Medal for his second illustrated novel 'Black Dog'.
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18/06/2013 12:05:50
Could you be the next Chair of ALCS?

The Board of the Authors’ Licensing and Collecting Society (ALCS), is seeking to appoint a new Chair from November 2013, succeeding Dr Penny Grubb who has been in the post for the past six years.
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17/06/2013 15:58:44
Samuel Wright wins Tom-Gallon Trust Award

The ALCS-sponsored Tom-Gallon Trust Award was given to Samuel Wright last week at The Authors' Awards 2013.
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04/06/2013 15:43:57
Malorie Blackman: New Children's Laureate

Malorie Blackman was crowned the new Children’s Laureate today at King’s Place, London, in a ceremony that also saw Julia Donaldson step down from the role.
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