Laura Howard π
@bylaurahoward
Children's Writer | Write Mentor PB Award LL 24, SL 23, LL 22 & 21, Searchlight Awards PB LL 23, Writing Magazine PB Prize LL 23, SL 21, Books That Help LL 23
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11-06-2011 15:39:20
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#BooksWeLoveWednesday This week we are showcasing our bespoke hospital bookcase. It is crammed with books we love, for children in hospital it is a moment of joy & choice L. D. Lapinski / Lucy Lapinska Elle McNicoll βπ»ππ©·ππ Tom Percival Ian Eagleton Nathanael Lessore Ryan Hammond John Patrick Green
So JULY 4th is in the news...Of course! It's the publication of πππππππ'π ππππ, by me and #RhianStone with Rocket Bird Books. This story shows that love shines brightly, even when memories grow dim. I can't wait to share it with you! π΄πππ§πLucy Irvine libby hamilton
A huge congratulations to all the winners, runners up and listees! π₯³ And thank you Stuart White and the WriteMentor team for another fabulous year! πβ¨
#Writers, curious about growing a freelancing #career? Join our Hub talk this Friday evening where freelancer Florianne Humphrey will be sharing how she finds writing gigs π
π π π» COVER REVEAL!!! π»ππ At last I can share mine and Ocean Hughes collaboration with the gorgeous Jellycat Jack for their beloved #Bartholomew-bear! Oceanβs stunning illustrations are just perfect & Iβm so proud of what weβve created together! Available 26 June
#LittleLionGirl is out TODAY!! βThe city roared like a jungle. Leonie roared back at the city. She shook her mane and swished her tail. She was a lion girlβ. Written by Olivia Hope and illustrated by me. : ) Huge thank you to the Bloomsbury Kids & YA UK team. π¦
#NewIllustrationoftheDay. Burning image by Doug Salati from his picturebook of very few words, Caldecott Medal-winner Hot Dog, about a sausage dog overwhelmed by the heat and crowds of the city, who gets to swap them for the cool blue of the seaside. Out 4 July Pushkin Children's Books
If ever a book had my πwoven into the pages, this is it... So hugely delighted to be able to share the gorgeous cover of 'Ava and the Acorn' - words by me, stunning illustrations by Paddy Donnelly & a huge team effort by the great folks at Hachette Children's Group ππ Out September!
π’ MARVELLOUS MONDAY NEWS! We're delighted to share that the wonderful Patrice Lawrence is our brand new #WriterInResidence. She'll be shining a light on how books can support children experiencing vulnerability or disadvantage. Find out more π booktrust.org.uk/news-and-featuβ¦
''...This book, to me, feels like The Snowman...it's beautiful...'' Oh, Louie Stowell ...thank you so much for your incredibly kind & generous words about our Ava... πππ₯°π³
Our wonderful Childrenβs Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce using his voice to speak out about the importance of libraries as safe spaces and places of βhuman contactβ. π bbc.co.uk/news/articles/β¦