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Let’s do something to celebrate children’s non-fiction!
1 Jul 2016

Let’s do something to celebrate children’s non-fiction!

by Zoe | posted in: Amy Husband, Catherine Barr, Francesca Chessa, Steve Williams | 2

I volunteer with a national UK charity, The Federation of Children’s Book Groups, which promotes reading for pleasure for children and young people. My area of special responsibility is looking after their activities to encourage the sharing and enjoyment of … Continued

5-minute activities, Book groups, Bookgroup activities, Nonfiction
A free book fair game for kids to delight in
3 Mar 2016

A free book fair game for kids to delight in

by Zoe | posted in: Books in the community, Matt Finch | 0

Sometimes I dream about world domination. Really, I do. You know, a world where book-inspired play is taken to a whole new level. Not just me and my kids and a book or two, but rather whole schools, even whole … Continued

Book groups, Bookgroup activities, Books / Libraries, Games, Imagination
Making a game out of science fiction for 8-12 year olds
7 Jun 2015

Making a game out of science fiction for 8-12 year olds

by Zoe | posted in: SF Said | 6

Once a month I lead a book group for 8-12 year olds at our local public library and our most recent session was about science fiction books. It was one of the most enjoyable sessions we’ve had, so I thought … Continued

Book groups, Bookgroup activities, Books / Libraries, Games, Science, Science Fiction

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