Blue Peter Book Awards 2013
A Double Win For Scholastic

Two of our fantastic books have been awarded Blue Peter Book Awards 2013. Tom Gates: Genius Ideas (mostly) by Liz Pichon won the category for Best Story whilst Horrible Science: House of Horrors by Nick Arnold, illustrated by Tony de Saulles won the category for Best Book with Facts.

Liz and Tony were live in the Blue Peter studio on Thursday where they were presented with their prizes by Blue Peter presenters Helen and Barney. Liz presented them in turn with her Tom Gates Blue Peter doodle. Even more special, they each received a Blue Peter badge!

Carnegie Medal 2013 Shortlist

Brilliant news for Roddy Doyle, Greyhound of a Girl has been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal this year. If he wins, he will be one of only two authors who have won the Booker Prize as well! This year’s winners will be announced on the 19th June at a ceremony at the Natural History Museum.