Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal winners 2010

Neil Gaiman and Freya Blackwood were announced winners of the medals for 2010. Neil Gaiman triumphed with 'The Graveyard book' which is available for loan from the Teaching Practice collection (click on the book title for details) and Freya Blackwood won the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustration for 'Harry and Hopper' (written by Margaret Wild). This is currently on order and should be available soon.

Shortlist announced for Carnegie and Kate Greenway Medals

CILIP have announced the shortlist for the 2010 Carnegie Medal for children's writing here.

The shortlist for the Kate Greenaway Medal for illustrations in children's books 2010 is available here.

The Library will be buying copies of all the shotlisted titles for the Teaching Practice collection.