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SLA Information Book Awards longlist announced!

The longlist for the Information Book Award (IBA) 2023 has been announced and Talking History is on it! Plus… your chance to get a FREE pack of shortlisted books for your school! …

Tigers are Magic! Borders Book Festival

Tiger Skin Rug, Joan Haig’s award-winning novel, features a tiger with magical powers. Join Joan in this interactive session and learn about her storybook tiger and about the magic of tigers in the real world. Get ready for some tiger readings, a flying tiger, and lots of tiger facts! …

Official opening of new library!

“After many months of planning, the new library for the children of Glengowan Primary School in Larkhall is now open for use.

The event included a visit from much-loved children’s author Joan Haig, who wrote popular kids book, Tiger Skin Rug and was delighted to be a part of the official opening.” …

Bookings open for World Book Day and beyond!

One month till World Book Day!

My events so far include Zooming to a school in Saudi Arabia and running an interactive ‘Speak Out!’ session at a local library. Is there anything YOU would like me to do to support reading and creative writing in your classroom? …

Tiger Skin Rug a BookStart pick!

A fabulous turnout for book club in Taipei, with a special appearance from the Hsiao Lu publishing director!

It was announced that Tiger Skin Rug has been selected for the BookStart programme where every junior high-school pupil is gifted a free book by the Ministry of Education. …

Talking History longlisted for UKLA Book Awards

Absolutely over the moon to announce that Talking History has been longlisted for the UK Literacy Association’s Book Awards 2023! This is the only national children’s book awards to be judged by teachers. It is supported by the brilliant LoveReading4Kids and Reading Cloud. …