Yearly Archives: 2011

September Contest – Q&A with Philip Pullman

Posted on October 1, 2011 by Jaya

Last month, we gave YOU a chance to put your questions to Philip Pullman! We got so many questions in, and below are the few that we liked the best, along with Pullmanâ€™s answers. Congratulations if your question was asked! … Continue reading →

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Five Minutes With Philip Pullman

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Bethan

Pullman is the guest this week on the BBC’s “Five Minutes With” show. In the video he speaks about the importance of storytelling, whether he believes in God, why he doesn’t think about his audience and his favourite book.

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September Contest – One Day Left!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by Bethan

There is one day left to enter our September contest, so get your entries in if you haven’t already! This month we’re giving you the chance to ask Philip Pullman a question! Weâ€™re looking for creativity, not a question heâ€™s … Continue reading →

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Essay about His Dark Materials on Smart Pop Books

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Aletheia Dolorosa

Smart Pop Books is running a series of essays, ‘Navigating the Golden Compass’, on all aspects of Philip Pullman’s trilogy. The latest, ‘Dismembered Starlings and Neutered Minds’ by Naomi Wood, looks at Pullman’s treatment of notions of innocence and experience, … Continue reading →

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Pullman to appear at IBBY/Books for Keeps event

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Bethan

Philip Pullman will be appearing at an event in London in October, ran by the International Board on Books for Young People and Books for Keeps magazine. He will be joined by John Burningham, who, like Pullman is a nominee … Continue reading →

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