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The Childrens Bookshow Latest News Archive

August 30, 2017 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on The Childrens Bookshow Latest News Archive
The Childrens Bookshow nationwide is loved by children who have a strong appetite for new and challenging experiences and fabulous storytelling. National treasure, Michael Rosen, will be kicking off The Children’s Bookshow this year, on […]
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Siân Williams The Children’s Bookshow Interview

August 29, 2017 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on Siân Williams The Children’s Bookshow Interview
BookBlast interview with Siân Williams, The Children’s Bookshow founder and CEO Siân Williams, what is The Children’s Bookshow and how did you dream up the idea? It’s a national tour which takes place each autumn […]
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The Children’s Bookshow 2017 News Archive

August 26, 2017 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on The Children’s Bookshow 2017 News Archive
BookBlast® is delighted to be celebrating The Children’s Bookshow and its 15 years on the road! We are running exclusive interviews with visionary founder, Sian Williams, publisher Julia Marshall from Gecko Press, feature review(s) and […]
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Julia Marshall Gecko Press Interview

August 26, 2017 Georgia de Chamberet Comments Off on Julia Marshall Gecko Press Interview
BookBlast interview with Julia Marshall, Gecko Press in New Zealand Julia Marshall, tell us a bit about yourself. Are (were) your parents great readers? Everyone reads in my family: we are omnivores, and eclectic. At […]

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