PICTURES: Bookworms converge on Doncaster to pick their best reads
The primary and secondary school children were there for the Doncaster Book Awards.
Organisers say the event is unique as it’s 100 per cent led by the kids.
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Hide AdThey select books to read, post reviews on a website and vote for their favourites.
The books are short-listed for the final at the Doncaster Dome.
Television personality Julian Clary’s book The Bolds took victory this year.
The kids can win, too. Judges from Waterstones pick the best reviews, and there was also a poetry section this year.
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Hide AdEntrants were narrowed down to the top six, and those young bards got to perform their poems on the day.
Chair and director of the awards, Lesley Hurworth, said the day was about getting kids engaged with books and reading.
Workshops for art and drama which are run throughout the year, means it isn’t just about the written word.
“Even if you’re a poor reader, there’s something for you,” Ms Hurworth said.
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Hide AdPrevious winners of the children’s choice award include David Walliams, Michael Morpugo and Darren Shan.
The event, now in its 14th year, has grown from humble beginnings.
Ms Hurworth said about 10 schools were involved.
“It started off very small,” she said.