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March means warmer weather, daffodils, and, of course, World Book Day, which sees hundreds of children’s authors rushing around the country, inspiring children with a love of books. Good luck to everyone who’s on the road today.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Here’s the round-up of our members’ news.\u00a0 Please send me your items ready for April.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

New out\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

A\u00a0<\/span>paperback version of\u00a0<\/span>Talking History: 150 Years of Speakers and Speeches<\/i>\u00a0written by Joan Haig and Joan Lennon and illustrated by Andre Ducci. The story of 16 world-changing speeches for 8-12 year-olds, published by Templar.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The
\n<\/span>Hamish McHaggis series is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year
\n2005-2025.<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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This iconic Scottish series, by Linda Strachan and
\nillustrated by Sally J Collins, follows Hamish and his friends Rupert the
\nhedgehog, Angus the pine marten and Jeannie the osprey, on their adventures as
\nthey visit famous Scottish landmarks including Edinburgh castle, Loch Ness,
\nGlamis Castle and the Falkirk Wheel. As part of the 20th anniversary
\ncelebrations Linda will be revisiting some of these amazing places to engage a
\nnew generation of young readers. Families will have the opportunity to join in
\nthe fun by taking part in Hamish McHaggis birthday parties and fun activities,
\nincluding downloading a Hamish McHaggis passport of their own. More information
\nwill soon be available at\u00a0<\/span>www.hamishmchaggis.co.uk<\/a><\/div>\n

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School Visits Workshop sold out<\/span><\/h3>\n

Jo Cotterill will be leading an online professional development session on creating school visits in conjunction with the Society of Authors on March 14th. The session is fully booked but there will hopefully be more so if you’re a member of the SoA, keep an eye out.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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