Tuesday 1st April was a MASSIVE day for all of us here at the newly independent DFB.....
Garvie Smith’s ex-girlfriend, Chloe, has been murdered. He doesn’t know why and he doesn’t know by whom - but he is going to find out.
Siobhan Dowd's last extraordinary story, The Ransom of Dond, enchantingly illustrated by the hugely talented Pam Smy was published on Thursday 7th November.
Congratulations to a whopping 6 DFB authors/artists!
We are delighted to announce that we have joined the Independent Alliance and are their first member to be a dedicated children’s book publisher. Our addition makes them a global alliance of 11 UK publishers.
We are so proud to let you know that the first EVER comic book to be shortlisted for the Roald Dahl Funny Prize (7-14 yr old category) is DFC Library book Fish-Head Steve, written and illustrated by the fantastic Jamie Smart.
Adorable and funny, Very Little Red Riding Hood, is the classic fairy tale with a Very Little twist. Laugh and giggle as you adventure with The Wolf, Grandma and a brilliantly original and totally tiny toddler Little Red Riding Hood.
October 3rd, in a dark cellar in London, with a live band playing the sounds of a forest, Tom Huddleston began to read about Aran, a boy from The Waking World... and a reader can follow his story in Tom's exciting debut novel.
Monday 23 September, Archway Library in Highgate, London, was the setting for the launch party of Candy Gourlay’s new novel, Shine. Two writing workshops for young authors were followed by speeches, tributes, impersonations – and plenty of custard creams and fizzy drinks.
