Andy Stanton bags the prize
Being a bad guy can be great. Especially if you are fictional bad guy Mr Gum, recently picked by Leicestershire’s children as their top read of the year.
You’re a Bad Man Mr Gum by Andy Stanton is the winner of Leicestershire Library Services’ first ever children’s book prize
Andy Stanton received his prize at Borders Books near Fosse Park last week. The event was attended by children from Weavers Close Church of England Primary School in Earl Shilton.
Weavers Close was the winner from a prize draw of schools that had actively supported the Children’s Book Prize and has won £200 pounds worth of books from the prize sponsor, Borders.
Also attending were review winners, Harry Wallace, Adam Toms and Megan Randnamahavorisoa
Over 1,300 children from across Leicestershire voted online, in libraries and in Borders bookshops for their favourite book from a shortlist of titles selected by children aged 10 -13.
The Leicestershire Children’s Book Prize was launched in 2008 as part of the National Year of Reading. Its main aim was to promote great books and to encourage reading for pleasure for children in school years 6 and 7.
To see the winning reviews or find out more about more visit www.leics.gov.uk/childrensbookprize
