Kelpies News and Features
#FlorisDesign meets Sandra Klaassen
Posted on 26/04/18 in Design and Illustration, Illustrators
A leopard may never change his spots, but a cover can change many times in the lifetime of a book. At Kelpies HQ our Kelpies Classics collection have …
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Features for Teachers: Roman Riddles
Posted on 23/04/18 in Features for Teachers
Looking for a fun way to introduce the Romans to your class? Mike Nicholson and the Museum Mystery Squad are here to help with a Roman Riddle! In Muse …
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Guest post: Alan Dapre on what makes a funny book
Posted on 20/04/18 in Books, Guest posts, Young Kelpies
What makes a funny book? Making a book laugh-out-loud (or even just quietly-giggling) funny is a huge challenge. But it’s something that Alan Dapré do …
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Kathleen Fidler – Author Perspectives
Posted on 19/04/18 in Authors, Books, Young Kelpies
Author of over 80 books, Kathleen Fidler remains a titan of children’s literature. Whilst she was born and raised in England and Wales, she spent the …
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#FlorisDesign meets Nataša Ilinčić
Posted on 01/04/18 in Design and Illustration
There have been enough stories, claimed sightings and tall tales about the Loch Ness Monster to fill the famous loch itself. But as an illustrator how …
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Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018: Find out our winner!
Posted on 30/03/18 in Awards, Illustrators
The day is finally here! We’re so excited to announce the winner of the Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018. The Kelpies Illustration Prize 2018 challenge …
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An exclusive author reading from Victoria Williamson
Posted on 26/03/18 in Victoria Williamson
Visitors to the Scottish Writers’ Centre got a special treat at a recent ‘open mic’ night. They were some of the very first people to hear a preview o …
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Quiz: How much do you know about Arthur Conan Doyle?
Posted on 22/03/18 in Fun Stuff
Put your detective skills to the test! Are these fun facts about Arthur Conan Doyle true or false? SaFind out more about the creator of Sherlock Holme …
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The Blog Tour’s Afoot!
Posted on 16/03/18 in Authors, Books, Fun Stuff
Calling all amateur sleuths, budding detectives and eager bookworms – the wait is over! The second book in the Artie Conan Doyle Mysteries is publishi …
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Features for Teachers: Rowan the Red Squirrel
Posted on 23/02/18 in Features for Teachers
Here at Kelpies HQ, we love spotting Scottish wildlife. One of our favourite creatures is the red squirrel. Lynne Rickards’ latest picture book – Rowa …
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The Kelpies Prize 2026: Shortlist Announced!
