Francesca Simon is the fourth most borrowed author in UK libraries, in 2018, according to the Public Library Lending Chart figures which were announced on 27th April. To date this year Francesca’s titles have been borrowed, or been loaned, 75,799.
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The BBC has announced the return of its brilliant short story competition, 500 Words, which invites children aged 5 – 13 years to write a story. In this the 8th year of the competition Honorary Judge Her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cornwall will be joined by Francesca Simon, Malorie Blackman, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, Jacqueline Wilson […]
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Francesca Simon reads from Hack and Whack
Read more »Thursday 28th September is National Poetry Day. Have you read the poem Henry writes in Horrid Henry’s Big Bad Book? It’s his favourite poem, and it’s called I’m Gonna Throw Up. Watch out! There will be readings and events all over the country to celebrate the day, and you can find out more about how to […]
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Francesca has donated a signed copy of YA Book Prize & Costa Children’s Book Prize shortlisted The Monstrous Child and a Horrid Henry book to a special auction, Authors for Grenfell Tower. Authors for Grenfell Tower is organising the online auction to raise money for the British Red Cross to go to residents affected by the terrible […]
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Francesca joined the 50 finalists of the BBC 500 Words competition at a brilliant star-studded event at the Tower of London. Francesca has judged the competition four times and says ‘I love being involved with 500 Words, I love reading the stories, and I love supporting 130,000 young writers!’ The six winning stories were read aloud […]
Read more »Francesca had a brilliant time at Hay doing events about The Monstrous Child. She took part in a panel event with Laure Eve and Paedar O’Guilin and also attended the YA Book Prize announcement, for which The Monstrous Child was shortlisted. Congratulations to Patrice Lawrence who won the award with Orange Boy. Find out more […]
Read more »Francesca’s novel The Monstrous Child is shortlisted for the YA Book Prize which is absolutely fantastic news. Each week a different shortlisted story is being championed on twitter. Why not get involved and support The Monstrous Child from 8-9pm on Tuesday 9th May by joining #TeamSimon and using the hashtag #YA10. Follow @yabookprize on twitter […]
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Francesca has had an incredibly busy World Book Day – and week. Here are some photos to show you what she’s been up to.
Read more »Francesca’s first YA novel The Monstrous Child has been shortlisted for the prestigious YA Book Prize. The winner will be announced at a special event at Hay Festival on 1st June. Other books on the shortlist are: Malorie Blackman’s Chasing the Stars Crongton Knights by Alex Wheatle The Call by Peadar O’Guilin The Graces by […]
Read more »Did you know Horrid Henry has a website all of his own? It has all the books and lots of fun things to see and do…
