Chris Routh

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Chris Routh

@writeaboutbooks

Passionate about promoting reading for pleasure. Love information books. Reading CBG Chair @GrrChris

Tadley, England Entrou em Ağustos 2020

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·3d

The latest book @iszi_lawrence is set in 1086 - the year of the Domesday survey. Nora & her family find themselves caught up in a chaotic mix-up of Welsh, French & English characters. As always, packed with historical details & entertainingly funny #TheDomesdayCows @BloomsburyEd

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·5d

This stunning debut novel by Florence Knapp is a beautifully crafted ‘sliding doors’ scenario which explores three possible outcomes of giving a baby boy different names. I will be re-reading to enjoy the details which connect the three narratives. Lives up to the hype! #TheNames

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·25 Mar

A funny, warm-hearted story about family, friendship & developing self-belief. @NateLessore has a real way with words - guaranteed to make you smile - a great choice for getting teen readers #readingforpleasure #WorldBookDay

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·21 Mar

Another great book for #worldbookday2026 It’s a new story set in the Arctic @HGold_author about April & her family & friends - including Bear, with fabulous illustrations @LeviPenfold Also includes the opening pages of the first adventure for anyone who hasn’t read #TheLastBear

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·19 Mar

This is a brilliant £1 book which makes a great intro to the series, but will also be a satisfying read for established fans. Extras include a number of quizzes. #readingforpleasure #SkandarAndTheSecretElement by A F Steadman #WorldBookDay2026

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The Carnegies@CarnegieMedals·10 Mar

The Shortlist for the #Carnegies2026 Medal for Writing is here! 📖 With subversive storytelling, reimagined folklore, and inventive verse and chronology, this shortlist has a story for everyone. 📚 Congratulations to the talented writers. carnegies.co.uk/2026-shortlist…

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Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps·10 Mar

Here they are! The shortlists for the #Carnegies2026 are out! Congratulations to the illustrators on the shortlist for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration @CarnegieMedals 💐 booksforkeeps.co.uk/carnegies-2026…

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School Library Association@uksla·27 Oca

This #HolocaustRemembranceDay we're reading The House on the Canal: The story of the house that hid Anne Frank by @thomasharding & @BTeckentrup. This is a beautiful book for a wide age range, that spans over 400 years of history, including that of the Frank family. @WalkerBooksUK

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School Library Association@uksla·22 Oca

Read all the judges' comments about this year's shortlisted titles in our new #InformationBookAward book list: bit.ly/4qCCHMS Congratulations to @nosycrow @HachetteKids @cicadabooks @dfb_storyhouse @LittleTigerUK @FarshoreBooks @faberchildrens @KidsBloomsbury @dkbooks

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School Library Association@uksla·22 Oca

🎉 We couldn't be more pleased to share the 2026 #InformationBookAward with you today. These are 12 of the very best UK-published information titles, from picture books to encyclopaedias, tackling a broad range of subjects! Explore the list: bit.ly/3YSAlgz #bookaward

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·18 Oca

A tour de force of fantasy writing @PiersTorday @QuercusKids #MidnightTreasure follows Tibor & Roza’s race against time on a perilous journey in a magical world populated with werwolves, vampirs, tree bears & the odd dragon. A breath-taking climax & #WolfCrown to look forward to!

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Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps·16 Oca

Out now! #BfK276, our first of 2026: Authorgraph interview with Neill Cameron, Alea Marley's Windows into Illustration, new Beyond the Secret Garden, predictions for the coming year and Barry Cunningham reflects on 50 years in children's books🤯#kidlit booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/bfk-276-…

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·14 Oca

Another thoroughly entertaining #whodunnit from @JaniceHallett @ViperBooks which is funny, full of twists & turns, reveals & surprises. Set in a quiet country pub, the story is told through text messages, emails, police interviews, documents and more. Excellent stuff!

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·11 Oca

Some simple but effective suggestions for parents who are keen to get their 12 yr olds reading again - includes reviewing personal prejudices about what is regarded as ‘reading’ thetimes.com/uk/get-britain…

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·23 Ara

I’ve recently returned from a wonderful trip to India where I visited Amritsar: the site of the 1919 massacre and the amazing Golden Temple. Set against this backdrop #EscapeFromAmritsar tells of the story of Arjan’s rescue of his wrongfully arrested father @balirai @BloomsburyEd

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Another great article about #nonfiction @whatonearthbook followed by useful booklists @Booktrust

BookTrust@Booktrust

Why do elephants have trunks? Why does my tummy rumble? Why...? For #NonFictionNovember, author Christopher LLoyd explores how we can harness children's natural curiosity and spark a love of reading in the age of screens 👇 bit.ly/4onEbbU

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·30 Kas

On the last day of National Non-Fiction November read this fascinating article about illustrating #nonfiction #history @BooksForKeeps

Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps

"Wonder is the first of all passions" Descartes For #NationalIllustrationDay25 & #nonfictionNovember, Kate Winter writes about connecting readers with the past in her picture books incl THE CAVE EXPLORER @puffinbooksuk booksforkeeps.co.uk/article/tellin…

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Books for Keeps@BooksForKeeps·27 Kas

‘Beautifully transformative books’ recognised in the School Library Association’s annual celebration of information books. Congratulations to the winners and to all the young people who voted 👏 💐 @uksla @HachetteKids booksforkeeps.co.uk/school-library…

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Books Are My Bag@booksaremybag·4 Kas

We're thrilled to announce this year's Books Are My Bag #ReadersAwards winners: Congratulations to all the winners! Discover them at your local bookshop now. 📚🧡 #ChooseBookshops

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Chris Routh@writeaboutbooks·4 Kas

Read the blog for #NNFN2025 fcbg.org.uk/harriet-tubman…

What on Earth! Books@whatonearthbook

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we’re celebrating Harriet Tubman — a force of nature whose courage and spirit changed history ⭐️ Caroline Brewer’s lyrical new poetry book brings Tubman’s extraordinary story to life through rhythm, rhyme and striking collage illustrations. 📚: whatonearth.pub/3VuPGCe

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