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Summer reading challenge – A good reading challenge will not only promote reading and encourage reading for pleasure, but it will encourage a reading culture to spread like a virus throughout your school. Updated for 2026.
Barry Falls author page
Barry Falls biography
Barry Falls is a Northern Irish author and illustrator known for his work in children’s literature. He has produced illustrations for a range of clients, including The New York Times, The Guardian, and The Telegraph. Falls is the author and illustrator of the picture book It’s Your World Now!, published by Pavilion Children’s Books in 2019. The book was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2020.
In 2021, Falls wrote and illustrated Alphonse, There’s Mud on the Ceiling!, also published by Pavilion. His illustrations are recognised for their vibrant, detailed style. Falls has contributed artwork to various commercial and editorial projects, and his work has been exhibited internationally. He is represented by Arena Illustration.
Barry Falls’ book It’s Your World Now! was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize in 2020.
Biography writer: Joanna Nance-Phillips
Children’s literature expert and primary school teacher with 30+ years of experience running a primary school library, teaching literacy and tutoring in the UK and abroad. Articles and reviews by Joanna Nance-Phillips 
School Reading List Children’s Book of the Month
The School Reading List compiles this list of recommended books monthly. This children’s and YA books of the month list highlights new releases and editions of fiction and non-fiction books suitable for children and young adults aged 2-16.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2024
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2024. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels, poetry and non-fiction.
Our picks of the best children’s books coming out in Autumn 2022
Here’s our selection of top new titles coming out in Autumn 2022. These reading recommendations include picture books, early and middle-grade fiction; young adult novels and non-fiction.
Alone! by Barry Falls
Alone! will prompt young readers to examine their own needs and to resist the normalisation of conventions that simply might not suit them. And the illustrations are absolutely stunning!
Bestselling books by Barry Falls
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