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Portsmouth Book AwardThe Portsmouth Book Award shortlists for 2010 are published in January and launch events are taking place across the city. Pupil judges will be told about their role and they will receive their copies of the books.
Sophie McKenzie, the winner of the 2009 Longer Novel category, is pictured above with the two pupils voted Readers of the Year.
Important events in the School Library Service Diary
Wednesday 24th February 2010
Meet the Author: Kaye Umansky talks to children.
Still spaces available for children in Y3 to Y6.
Friday 26th February 2010
Portsmouth Literature Quiz: Year 7 / 8
Tuesday 9th March 2010
Portsmouth Literature Quiz: Year 5 / 6
Tuesday 22nd June 2010
‘Reads United’ event for Y3 to Y6 at Fratton Park.
With authors Tom Palmer and Helena Pielichaty.
Wednesday 30th June 2010
Portsmouth Book Award - Longer Novel celebration at Portsmouth Central Library.
Wednesday 7th July 2010
Portsmouth Book Award - Shorter Novel celebration at the Kings Theatre, Southsea.
For further details of all the above events, contact the School Library Service.
