CWLA Author Sally Garland Nominated for A Bookbug Picture Book Prize!
Published on 30/09/2022
Stuck Inside by CWLA author Sally Ann Garland has been shortlisted for the Scottish Booktrust Bookbug Prize.
Celebrating Scottish picture books and encouraging reading for pleasure, voting for the prize is done by children across the nation. All three shortlisted books will be given out to schools and children who sign up to participate. The voting deadline will be January 27, 2023.
The winner will be announced in March 2023! For more information click here.
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