CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 Shortlisted Books
Shortlists for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 and Kate Greenaway award 2020 – recommended for children and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
Recommended reading books for primary & secondary aged children in the UK
Linda Bailey is a Canadian author known for her contributions to children’s literature. She has written numerous books for young readers, including picture books, chapter books, and novels. Bailey is the creator of the Stanley series, which follows the adventures of a dog named Stanley. The series includes titles such as Stanley’s Party and Stanley at Sea.
Bailey is also recognised for the Stevie Diamond mystery series, which features a young detective named Stevie. The series includes books such as How Can a Frozen Detective Stay Hot on the Trail? and Who’s Got Gertie?
In addition to her series, Bailey has written several standalone titles. Notable works include If You Happen to Have a Dinosaur and The Tiny Hero of Ferny Creek Library. Her books are published by a range of publishers, including Tundra Books and Kids Can Press.
Linda Bailey’s picture book Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein, illustrated by Júlia Sardà, was published by Tundra Books in 2018.
Shortlists for the CILIP Carnegie Medal 2020 and Kate Greenaway award 2020 – recommended for children and young adults in primary and secondary schools.
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