Yearly Archives: 2011

June Contest – Win a signed TSK!

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jaya

Itâ€™s June, and time for our monthly contest! Last month, we gave away the new UK edition of Northern Lights to the winner of our haiku contest. This monthâ€™s prize is, you guessed it, the new UK edition of The … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests | Comments Off

Pullman up for Hans Christian Andersen Award

Posted on May 25, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman is one of the fifty-nine finalists selected for the Hans Christian Andersen Awards, which is the highest international recognition a writer or illustrator of children’s books can be awarded. Other finalists include Peter SÃs, Chris Raschka, John Burningham, … Continue reading →

Posted in Philip Pullman | Comments Off

May Haiku Contest Winner

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Jaya

Thanks to everyone who entered our May Haiku Contest on The Idea of the North! We had some great haikus submitted, all of which were judged anonymously by our staff. We can now announce that the winner, and recipient of … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests | 1 Comment

May Contest closes in 2 days!

Posted on May 20, 2011 by Jaya

For those of you who haven’t yet entered our May Haiku Contest, there are still 2 days left to get your haikus in! This month’s prize is a signed copy of the new British edition of Northern Lights (The Golden … Continue reading →

Posted in Contests | 1 Comment

Philip Pullman at Festival in Hay-on-Wye

Posted on May 12, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman will be appearing at HowTheLightGetsIn, the world’s largest philosophy and music festival, in Hay-on-Wye on Sunday the 5th of June. The festival brings together over 200 philosophers, writers, musicians, politicians, artists and commentators for ten days of rigorous … Continue reading →

Posted in Conventions, Philip Pullman | Comments Off