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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 16 MIN

National Year of Reading - Books for Keeps

from Mostly Book Talk · host Katy Donnelly and Alison Palmer

For the National Year of Reading, we are sharing a series of short conversations with people who are involved in promoting reading with young people. This could be a programme, resources or a literary event, and we're giving them the opportunity to share what they do and how people can get involved.In this episode we are joined by Andrea Reece who is the Managing Editor of the children's book magazine Books for Keeps.Started in the 1980s, Books for Keeps is a treasure trove of information about children's books and authors. It includes reviews and recommendations, a news and events section and regular essays about topics in children's literature, as well as an extensive digital archive going back over 40 years. It is a must read for anyone interested in children's literature and reading.Send us a message

For the National Year of Reading, we are sharing a series of short conversations with people who are involved in promoting reading with young people. This could be a programme, resources or a literary event, and we're giving them the opportunity to share what they do and how people can get involved. In this episode we are joined by Andrea Reece who is the Managing Editor of the children's book magazine Books for Keeps. Started in the 1980s, Books for Keeps is a treasure trove of information a...

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