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Welcome to Cast of Thousands...

Published on 15th June 2019


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Meet new illustrator Rosie Faragher, creator of our Cast of Thousands characters

Published on 1st June 2019


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Caroline Magerl talks to Cast of Thousands about her latest picturebook

Published on 1st June 2019


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James Carter talks to Cast of Thousands about writing lyrical non-fiction

Published on 8th June 2019


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Optimistic penguins, fake news and a city disguised as a wolf: this year's Klaus Flugge Prize shortlist

Published on 5th July 2019


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Meet bestselling picturebook creator Hervé Tullet (who has just had another great idea)

Published on 5th August 2019


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Picturing dragons: a selection of books featuring dragons for readers of all ages

Published on 5th September 2019


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Breaking New Ground with Dylan Calder from Pop Up Projects

Published on 18th October 2019


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Feisty historical heroines in a world that wasn't ready for them

Published on 12th November 2019


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From page to stage with The Lost Happy Endings and balletLORENT

Published on 22nd November 2019


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Hidden Landscapes: talking to David Almond about music, The Dam and illustrated books for older readers

Published on 8th December 2019


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Adventures with new illustrators: this year's Sebastian Walker Award

Published on 21st February 2020


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Adventures with New Illustrators Part 2: That Night by Evie Fridel

Published on 3rd March 2020


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Adventures with New Illustrators Part 3

Published on 5th March 2020


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Books with green fingers for the growing season

Published on 10th March 2020


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Picturing the world of Harry Potter

Published on 18th April 2020


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Chatting to Kirsti Beautyman about her debut picturebook, The Mist Monster

Published on 20th April 2020


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Exploring the oceans with Fischer Mk2

Published on 26th April 2020


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Kids in charge: forts and hideouts

Published on 2nd June 2020


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Getting through tough times together: how one inner-city school responded to the challenges of Lockdown

Published on 27th May 2020


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Talking to Hana Tooke about her debut novel, The Unadoptables

Published on 20th July 2020


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Exploring 'a world less ordinary' with Sam Boughton, creator of The Extraordinary Gardener

Published on 24th July 2020


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From feisty hens and falling stars to deep emotions, Darwin and department stores: exploring this year's Klaus Flugge Prize shortlist

Published on 15th September 2020


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Coastal Totems: an exciting whole-school project and handcrafted book

Published on 14th August 2020


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Flying with starlings: talking to Gemma Koomen about creating her first picturebook

Published on 26th August 2020


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Reading around the 2020 Branford Boase Award

Published on 28th September 2020


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Using illustration for radical learning with Emily Jost at London's House of Illustration

Published on 8th October 2020


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Buy online from Bookshop UK to support Cast of Thousands as well as independent bookshops!

Published on 13th November 2020


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Exploring outer space and alien worlds with Cosmic Surfer

Published on 16th November 2020


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Treasures from the Books for Keeps Archive

Published on 2nd January 2021


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Talking to Joseph Coelho and Kate Milner about The Girl Who Became a Tree

Published on 2nd February 2021


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A Life With Books: Mairi Kidd

Published on 25th February 2021


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All Dressed Up

Published on 4th March 2021


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One Story, Many Voices with Delaram Ghanimifard

Published on 3rd May 2021


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Mistaken for a Bear: talking to Philip Ardagh about making a difference, one story at a time

Published on 9th June 2021


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Growing new roots and wings with SWALLOW’S KISS

Published on 18th June 2021


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Join the Real Pigeons to fight crime and laugh (a LOT) with these free teaching resources from Farshore

Published on 1st July 2021


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Finding one heart and mind for 10 Stories to Make a Difference

Published on 6th October 2021


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A Life with Books: Julia Marshall of Gecko Press

Published on 31st March 2022


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Learning about leadership, wellbeing and fun with Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

Published on 7th April 2022


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Picturebooks in museums and galleries: an under-used resource?

Published on 21st September 2022


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Cats, community, cakes and the butterfly of hope: exploring the Klaus Flugge Prize shortlist 2023

Published on 7th September 2023


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