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EQUAL MEASURES:
meeting the need for
inclusive children’s books
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. This very special event is relevant to everyone in the children’s book world
- whether your interest is writing, illustrating, publishing, gifting, promoting,
selling, reviewing, lending or just enjoying children’s books.
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There is growing demand for children’s books which truly reflect the diverse
society we live in. With the help of several exciting high profile guests, this
Booktrust seminar will explore the need for books which include disabled
characters and the ways in which such books open doors to new markets and
offer publishers new commercial opportunities.
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Join Action Deafness Books and help us take up this exciting challenge and open up new opportunities for thebooks you produce – book your place at The London Book Fair now!
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London Book Fair
Wednesday 21st April
11.30-12.30
Westminster Room
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For more information, contact:
Olli Creator Calls into Action Deafness Books!
Action Deafness Books were delighted to host Signing with Olli creator, Garry Slack who called into Leicester this week! Garry took the time to update us on his work and to talk about current and future plans. Suffice to say 'Learning to Sign with Olli' and 'Learn to Sign and Cook with Olli' have been great hits! To be closely followed by Garry's latest work 'We Went to the Animal Park Today'. A quirky and funny story that uses BSL to tell the story of a visit to the zoo by a little girl and her daddy. We think it's great!
But what is more, Garry has published a fantastic musical nativity play for children - using both English and Sign Language. A complete resource that helps you plan, rehearse and deliver a nativity play like none other. This really is something all schools should be looking to use! We had much fun talking to Garry and we're looking forward to working with him further. We'll bring you the news as and when it happens!
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Action Deafness Book's Competition Winners Meet Jacqueline Wilson
Competition Winners and Action Deafness's Craig Crowley pictured with Jacqueline Wilson
Copyright - Sam Perkins
Working in partnership with the University of Leicester, Action Deafness Books was delighted to host children's author Jacqueline Wilson. As Action Deafness's Chief Executive Craig Crowley explains; "It was a real pleasure to have Jacqueline visit Leicester as part of the Leicester Literary Festival. The afternoon was an exciting opportunity for deaf and hearing children, alike, to meet the creator of Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather!"
A highlight for four young competition winners was the opportunity to meet Jacqueline and to have their prize books autographed. 'The response to our competition was enormous! We were very pleased to see more than 400 deaf and hearing people attend the interpreted event, where Jacqueline talked at length about her work and inspirations" said Steve Crump of Action Deafness Books. "It looks like our partnership with the Literary festival is now firmly established and we look forward to next year's programme of engaging speakers!
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