The Executioner’s Daughter was one of six books shortlisted for the Salford Children’s Book Award – thank you librarians and children of Salford! Which meant a happy morning at The Lowry – glamorous quayside setting for the award ceremony, with stellar writer Kevin Brooks and the funniest, warmest MC/writer you can imagine: James Campbell.
James Campbell and captivated audience
Kevin Brooks, shortlisted for THE ULTIMATE TRUTH
Some tough questions from the floor
What made this event so special was the contributions of the children, who got up on stage and gave their thoughts on each of the shortlisted books. I loved their presentations – direct, unpretentious and from the heart.
Time for chat and book signings
A special award of my very own
Lara’s wonderful book
Congratulations to Lara Williamson who won with the fantastic and moving A Boy Called Hope. And a HUGE thank you to Emily Stock, Lynne Ashworth and all who work so hard to make these awards happen.
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