City Library, Bradford
Hilary was invited to take part in opening of the new City Library, in Centenary Square in Bradford. Pictured with two enthusiastic library supporters, Naila and her son Musa.
Misty Suite
The composer, Adrian Munsey, has composed a suite for four movements based on Hilary’s as yet unpublished story, Misty, The Story Of A Rocking Horse. Just released on his new album – Full Circle.
Rights sold to the USA
Demand for Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes has been so high it’s been reprinted after just one month and now rights to Mixed Up Fairy Tales have been sold by Hodder Children’s Books to the USA. Sterling Publishing, an imprint of Barnes and Noble have acquired the rights to this title which has now sold over 100,000 copies.
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/mixed-up-fairy-tales-hilary-robinson/1007348506?ean=9781435147973
South Korea buys rights
It has just been announced that the foreign rights to all three books in the Copper Tree Class series have been sold to South Korea by Morag O’Brien at Ed Victor Ltd.
Children’s University graduation
Hilary was delighted to present certificates to Children’s University graduates in Lambeth a few weeks ago. More information here.
UK Library lending
Hilary is one of the most borrowed authors from UK libraries according to figures for 2011/12 recently released by the Public Lending Rights Office. The full list can be found on the Guardian website.
Help A Hamster is recommended
Help A Hamster is recommended in The Bookseller’s Autumn Children’s Buyer Guide.
A touching and insightful story that helps children understand more about adoption.
Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes top choice
Julia Eccleshare of The Guardian selects Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes as a top choice for summer reading!
The cover for “Where The Poppies Now Grow”
Hilary’s illustrator, Martin Impey has just released the cover for their book which will be published early next year to mark the anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Both Hilary and Martin lost great uncles at the Somme. ‘Where The Poppies Now Grow’ will be dedicated to their memory.
Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes now in paperback
Mixed Up Nursery Rhymes – the sequel to the best selling Mixed Up Fairy Tales is out this week in paperback!
A long awaited sequel to the brilliant Mixed Up Fairy Tales. Interactive split pages allow children to create their own versions of favourite rhymes. Ingenious, imaginative fun.
– The Bookseller