On Thusday May 10th, I’m honoured to be cutting the ribbon at the Grand Reopening of the St Columba’s Hospice shop and bookshop on Morningside Road at 10.15. Come along and pick up a choice bargain and support their terrific work!
On Friday August 24th I’m appearing in the Schools Program at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. I’ll be talking about my new picture book Lost at the Zoo. Come and join in with the animal fun!
AWARDS
‘The Keepers’ Daughter’ was shortlisted for the 2010 Oxfordshire Book Award, chosen by secondary pupils in Oxfordshire.
‘The Keepers’ Daughter’ was longlisted for the 2010 Catalyst Award, voted for by secondary pupils in North Lanarkshire, from a long and short list drawn up by pupils and librarians.
‘Mad Scientists’ was longlisted for the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) Children’s Book Award 2009 (3-11 category).