Francesca Simon judge for Chris Evans’ 500 Words 2015 competition
Listen to Francesca chatting to Chris Evans on the BBC Radio 2 Breakfast Show about this year’s competition!
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National Libraries Day: A love letter to libraries by Francesca Simon
“Libraries are one of the cornerstones of a decent & humane country.”
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The Biggest Book Show on Earth tour
To celebrate World Book Day 2015, some of the UK’s favourite children’s writers and illustrators will be visiting regions all over the country.
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World Book Day, 5 March 2015
World Book Day takes place on 5 March 2015 and Francesca Simon will be one of over 40 authors travelling across the country to celebrate!
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Horrid Henry (Herviligi Henry) visits the Faroe Islands!
Horrid Henry’s next step in world domination is a visit to the Faroe Islands!
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Story competition with the Ministry of Stories
Francesca Simon needs your help to finish her tooth fairy story! You could win 30 bars of ‘milk tooth chocolate’ enough for your whole class! Read more…
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Have a HORRID Halloween!
Have some Halloween fun Horrid-Henry style this half term!
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Read On. Get On. campaign launches
Francesca is supporting the Read On. Get On. campaign launched this week by Save the Children UK.
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The BRAND NEW Horrid Henry annual is out now!
The Horrid Henry Annual 2015 is out now with a spooky glow in the dark cover!
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The Lost Gods is longlisted for the Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize
The Lost Gods is one of eight titles longlisted for the 2014 Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize.
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