Herts Children's Book Group

Wonderful day at @hertsbookfest Lots of lovely new authors met, story times, book swaps, character hunts and so much more.

We are at the @hertsbookfest today between 10-4 in the grounds of Hertford Castle. If you are in the area do pop in and see us. Lots of wonderful author talks and activities going on

Join groups and members up and down the country, reading and reviewing this year’s #fcbgcba24. Here is the 2024 picture book shortlist line up. Have you voted for your favourite yet? I already know which is mine…..@FCBGNews

We had a wonderful time at this year’s #FCBG24 conference. Books, chats, workshops, author signings and cakes aplenty! Thank you to all who made it possible. @FCBGNews

Happy World Book Day @WorldBookDayUK. What a great day to check out some of the fantastic titles shortlisted in our Children’s book award 2024 #FCBGCBA24 @FCBGNews 🥳

We are absolutely thrilled to see The Big Dreaming by the incredible @MichaelRosenYes and @DanielEgneus has been shortlisted for the #FCBGCBA24! Congratulations to the Top 10! @FCBGNews

We're delighted to share that #MarvAndTheKillerPlants has made the Top 10 in the FCBG Children's Book Award! Congratulations @AlexFKoya and @Paul_Bowles 🌟 @FCBGNews #FCBGCBA24

The shortlist is here!!! We are so excited to start reading and voting #FCBGCBA24 @FCBGNews

Excited to find out who is in our top 10 on Monday…..watch this space @FCBGNews #FCBGCBA24 #loveofreading #readingforpleasure

ONE WEEK TO GO! Yes, just one week from today and we will be announcing our fabulous Top 10 Shortlist for the #FCBGCBA24 The children have been very busy reading and voting once again!

Beat those January blues with a selection of great books from @Booktrust booktrust.org.uk/books-and-read…

We kick start the half term with #NNFN2023. Children aged between 5 and 12 are invited to enter the national competition fcbg.org.uk/nnfncomp/. Entries should be brought into school by Friday November 24th. #CCSGYEAR7 #CCSBYEAR7 #CCJUNIORS #CCCreators #CCChallenge #FCBG

Happy NNFN everyone. Did you know the FCBG website has lots of ideas and book recommendations available? Go check them out! fcbg.org.uk/nnfn/

Huge congratulations to our Overall Winner of 2023, @Louiestowell with Loki! @WalkerBooksUK #FCBGCBA23

Here is a great stat for you all, for the 2023 awards ( Top 10 and final voting) we had 73,914 votes from children throughout England, Wales and Scotland. INCREDIBLE!!! #FCBGCBA23

Have you seen our two totally amazing competitions for children to celebrate #NSSM23 ? Open to children age 5+ and based on this year's theme of 'Sail Away in A Story'. All of the details can be found on our website fcbg.org.uk/national-share… Please do spread the word!

There is just 3 weeks left to get your votes in for this year’s CBA, keep reading and voting everyone! fcbg.org.uk/childrens-book…

#FCBG23 Gala dinner poetry from the wonderful @JosephACoelho this evening.

Happy Birthday Shifty and Sam!! Such a shame @StevenLenton couldn’t make this evening but we wish you well and @TraceyCorderoy did you proud with a great talk. @NosyCrow #FCBG23

Here is our 2nd #NationalShareaStoryMonth Competition! Further details to follow inc Deadline (June), prizes etc...but here are the basics to get planning! Open to all UK children age 5+!