Tia Graves Fisher

Apr 11, 2024 | thebookseller.com | Tia Graves Fisher

It’s no secret that children are losing their love of reading. According to a recent report by The National Literacy Trust, a mere 43% of eight to 18-year-olds claim to read for pleasure, and the figures are lowest for boys and those who receive free school meals. There’s an urgent need for change. What’s the cause? Opinions vary. Some blame the thickness of middle-grade novels. Others, smartphones and video games for shrinking attention spans.

Mar 13, 2024 | lovereading4kids.co.uk | Catherine Rayner |Poonam Mistry |Kwame Alexander |Tia Graves Fisher

The Yoto Carnegies, the UK’s longest running and well-loved book awards for children and young people, announced their 2024 shortlists at the London Book Fair this morning. Picture books prevail on the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration shortlist, which includes previous winner Catherine Rayner and three-time shortlisted illustrator Poonam Mistry.