Members' news

Sue Klauber's novel COBALT has been short-listed for the Young Quills Award for historical fiction. The sequel to her debut, ZINC, the novel is a high-stakes adventure,  following three Jewish siblings as they join the war effort in World War 2.
The aim of the competition is to find books which:

• Are a ‘good read’, engaging the imagination of the young reader

• Have good historical content and factual information

• Have history as a component of the story, not just a convenient backdrop or setting

• Inspire young readers to find out more about that historical period or people.

Fingers crossed for you, Sue.

Lui Sit's debut Middle Grade novel LAND OF THE LAST WILDCAT was Waterstones's book of the month in May and featured a special edition with sprayed edges. Lui's next book is out in June, THE LUCKY HOUSE DETECTIVE AGENCY, writing as Scarlet Li with illustrator, Sian James. 

Check out Lui's website here.

Pippa Goodheart's new picture book, YOU CHOOSE BEDTIME, was published on June 5th. With illustrations by Nick Sharratt and fold out flaps, it's described as a joyful and accessible introduction to the 'You Choose' series.

Also published on June 5th, Jasbinder Bilan's NAELI AND THE SECRET SONG features a young Indian girl trying to find her English father in Victorian London, armed only with her violin. The Times Literary Supplement describes it as 'Atmospheric, dreamy, charged with wonder and menace, loss, sorrow and delight'.

https://www.jasbinderbilan.co.uk/

Congratulations, all. 

If you have any news to share, send it to Claire Fayers for the next round-up.