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October 12, 2018
There are just a couple of days to apply for three jobs at Nosy Crow
A little while ago we announced that we are recruiting for three jobs at Nosy Crow: we’re looking for an editorial assistant, a marketing assistant, and a publicity executive to join our team.
And there are just a couple of days remaining to apply for each position – the closing date for applications for all three roles is Sunday, October 14th.
You can find more details about the editorial assistant position here.
You can find more details about the marketing assistant position here.
You can find more details about the publicity executive position here.
If you have any questions about any of these roles, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. And good luck!
There are just a couple of days left to apply for four jobs at Nosy Crow
A little while ago we announced that we are recruiting for a number of jobs at Nosy Crow: we’re looking for an editorial assistant, a marketing assistant, a production executive, and a publicity executive to join our team.
And there are just a couple of days remaining to apply for each position!
Applications closing Sunday, October 14th:
You can find more details about the editorial assistant position here.
You can find more details about the marketing assistant position here.
You can find more details about the publicity executive position here.
Applications closing Sunday, October 28th:
You can find out more details about the production executive role here.
If you have any questions about any of these roles, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. And good luck!
There are just a couple of days left to apply for these jobs at Nosy Crow
A little while ago we announced that we are recruiting for a number of jobs at Nosy Crow: we’re looking for an editorial assistant, a marketing assistant, a production executive, and a publicity executive to join our team.
And there are just a couple of days remaining to apply for each position!
Applications closing Sunday, October 14th:
You can find more details about the editorial assistant position here.
You can find more details about the marketing assistant position here.
You can find more details about the publicity executive position here.
Applications closing Sunday, October 28th:
You can find out more details about the production executive role here.
If you have any questions about any of these roles, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. And good luck!
October 11, 2018
There’s a Werewolf In My Tent is being celebrated on the Lollies blog tour!
The 2018 Laugh Out Loud Book Awards (Lollies) blog tour is in full swing, and we are absolutely thrilled that There’s a Werewolf In My Tent, written by Pamela Butchart and illustrated by Thomas Flintham, has been recognised in the 6-8 category!
The Lollies were created especially to celebrate the very funniest and most engaging books in children’s fiction – and we are so pleased that There’s a Werewolf In My Tent has been shortlisted.
The Lollies blog tour is running from the Sunday 7th October to Friday 19th October, with There’s a Werewolf In My Tent being celebrated on Saturday 13th October, on the Childtastic Books blog.
The sixth book in the HILARIOUS, award-winning Baby Aliens… series, There’s a Werewolf In My Tent is laugh-out-loud funny fiction that perfectly captures the craziness of primary school.
Izzy and her friends are SO EXCITED about their school trip. They’re going camping and there’ll be marshmallows and no washing and everything. But then WEIRD things start happening! There’s howling sounds at night and some sausages have gone missing, and it’s nearly a full moon. . . But it’s when they see their new teacher’s hairy legs that they KNOW! There’s a werewolf on the school trip and they’re all DOOMED!
You can vote for There’s a Werewolf In My Tent for a Lollies award in the 6-8 category here.
If you’ve not yet discovered the book, you can take a look inside There’s a Werewolf In My Tent below:
The final winners of the Lollies will be picked by school pupils and announced in January 2019 – good luck, Pamela and Thomas!
Storm Witch is now available as an audiobook
Today we’re delighted to share a brand new audiobook edition of Storm Witch, by Ellen Renner – the first instalment of a gripping fantasy quartet from the prize-winning author of Tribute and Castle of Shadows.
Perfect for fans of Ursula Le Guin, Storm Witch introduces an extraordinary new fantasy world. Child of Air, Water, Earth or Fire: now that she is thirteen, Storm must undertake The Choosing and be claimed by one of the Elementals, which will determine her whole life’s work. But for Storm, daughter of a father murdered by Water and a warrior mother claimed by Earth, there will be no easy destiny.
The Elementals bestow her with a great and terrible gift. Storm-bringer. Storm-rider. Storm-queller. Storm has powers that no one, not even the island Elders, can understand. And when the Drowned Ones – a savage band of pirates who roam the seas on floating towns – attack her island, will her powers help her to save the people she loves, or is her fate to betray everything she holds dear? Soon Storm faces a decision which will change her life – and that of everyone who lives on her island – forever.
Brilliantly narrated by Vera Chok, you can buy the audiobook of Storm Witch from Audible, Amazon, and iTunes now – and you can listen to a preview of the audiobook below.
Download the audiobook from Amazon.
October 10, 2018
Edgar and the Sausage Inspector is a White Raven 2018!
The White Ravens list for this year has been announced, and we’re thrilled to see our picture book Edgar and the Sausage Inspector, by Jan Fearnley, has been selected as one of the 2018 entries!
The White Ravens list is an annual catalogue of book recommendations in the field of international children’s and youth literature, put together by the International Youth Library. This year’s White Ravens catalogue contains 200 titles in 38 languages from 59 countries.
White Ravens said:
“This action-filled tale is told in engaging prose interspersed with witty dialogue that lends itself to being read aloud in different voices. The comical illustrations are brimming with funny details and feature a cast of energetic characters. The surprising twist at the end will have readers cheering for the courageous cat hero, who eventually gets to have the last laugh.”
You can read the full entry here.
Edgar and the Sausage Inspector is a fantastically funny picture book set in stylish Paris by award-winning author-illustrator Jan Fearnley, creator of Oh Me, Oh My, A Pie and Little Robin Red Vest.
Edgar and Edith are hungry, and it’s up to Edgar to bring home something tasty. But just when Edgar finds some delicious sausages, they are taken by The Inspector, a very important-looking rat with a big hat. Poor Edgar and Edith are left with nothing but dry crackers and pickles for dinner. That is, until one day, when The Inspector is all fattened up, and Edgar does some inspecting of his own…
Here’s a look inside the book:
You can find out more about the White Ravens 2018 here. The printed catalogue will be launched this week at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2018, and the entire list will be on display at the Bologna Children’s Book Fair 2019. Congratulations, Jan!
BookTrust’s Great Books Guide 2018
Reading charity BookTrust have unveiled their 2018 Great Books Guide, featuring 100 of their favourite books for children aged 0-11 from the last year – and we’re delighted to see five Nosy Crow titles featured on the list!
Four titles are featured in the 0-3 category.
Animal ABC, illustrated by Jannie Ho, has been included – Booktrust write:
“Some unusual animal choices complete the alphabet in this funky, modern animal-themed ABC board book: a cute and fun must-read for pre-schoolers starting to learn their letters.”
You can read the full review here – and here’s what to look for in shops:
Sing Along With Me! Five Little Ducks, illustrated by Yu-hsuan Huang, is featured – Booktrust write:
“This super chunky board book edition has lovely bright illustrations for little ones to enjoy. It also has fabulous pull tabs to explore, revealing the next part of the song – the best one being a little wheel that makes the ducks swim round a pond (and losing one in the process).
Strong production from Nosy Crow books ensures the book is robust and there’s a nifty QR code to listen to a free audio version of the book. There are even instructions on how to use the QR code, too – a thoughtful touch from the publisher.”
You can read the full review here – and here’s what to look for in shops:
Hello Zoo, illustrated by Nicola Slater, has been included – Booktrust write:
“The lovely illustrations here have lots of little details to enjoy, and the fold-out flaps have spyholes so you can guess the scene before it is revealed. The final spread also has a fun scene with a squashy bouncy castle to touch.”
You can read the full review here – and here’s what to look for in shops:
And Look, There’s a Helicopter, illustrated by Esther Aarts, has been included – Booktrust write:
“Fans of helicopters will love this rhyming board book with holes integrated in each image that lead to a discovery on the next page.
The illustrations are bursting with colour and life, and are filled with details for young readers to explore. An entertaining addition to any bookshelf.”
You can read the full review here – and here’s what to look for in shops:
And The Infinite Lives of Maisie Day, by Christopher Edge, has been featured in the 10-11 category! Booktrust write:
“Maisie is no ordinary 10-year-old: she passed her maths GCSE at age six and is now studying for a degree. Yet on her birthday, she finds that her family have disappeared and her house is being consumed by darkness.
A brilliant introduction to physics wrapped inside a great story.”
Here’s a look inside the book:
You can read the complete 2018 Great Books Guide here. And if you’d like to stay up-to-date with all of our book news, you can sign up to our books newsletter with the form below, and you’ll never miss a thing.
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October 9, 2018
Come and work for Nosy Crow: we’re hiring a Production Executive
The Production team at Nosy Crow is hiring, and we have an opportunity for a Production Executive to join our small and friendly team. This is an exciting and fast-paced role and we are looking for a hardworking and organised person with h of children’s full-colour print production.
Purpose of the job:
The role of the Production Executive is to deliver production services across the Nosy Crow list. It is the job holder’s responsibility to deliver great-looking books, on budget and on time, whilst following systems for managing workflow. The Production Executive will work closely with colleagues from all areas of Nosy Crow and need to maintain relationships with a range of external suppliers.
Key responsibilities and tasks:
Manage the production of a portfolio of full-colour front list titles – from pre-press through to bulk production and delivery
Handle the production of full-colour backlist reprints with assistance from the rest of the team
Play a leading part in the implementation of production management systems. Collate bibliographic data – ensuring it is complete and accurate. Work with the rest of the Operations team to develop workflow systems
Liaise directly with Rights customers on the progress of their print orders ensuring we have in place the documentation we need, approvals are given on time and that any special requests are met
Work closely with the sales department on the costing and production of full-colour specials projects, often to very tight specifications, costs and deadlines
Key skills, characteristics and capabilities:
Experience in full-colour production and a good understanding of printing processes and terminology
Excellent organisational skills
Accuracy and an eye for detail
Strong numeracy skills
A collaborative and co-operative approach
Tact, diplomacy and strong negotiating skills
Can-do attitude and a willingness to ‘muck-in’ when required
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Working knowledge of Adobe CS Suite
The role is full-time and based in our office near to London Bridge. The successful candidate will also have the right to live and work in the UK.
To apply please send your CV and an email of no more than 500 words outlining why you think that this is the right job for you to Imogen Blundell (imogen@nosycrow.com). The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 28th October. Please also tell us where you heard about this position.
Nosy Crow is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.
October 8, 2018
Watch our new October books video!
We’ve got some wonderful new books out this month – and a beautiful new video to showcase them all! You can watch our October books video at the top of this post.
If you like the video, subscribe to our YouTube channel and you’ll be the first to find out about new content – including author Q&As, readings, live-drawings, and more.
October 5, 2018
There’s just over a week remaining to apply for three jobs at Nosy Crow
Last week we announced that we are recruiting for three jobs at Nosy Crow: we’re looking for an editorial assistant, a marketing assistant, and a publicity executive to join our team.
And there’s just over a week remaining to apply for each position – the closing date for applications for all three roles is Sunday, October 14th.
You can find more details about the editorial assistant position here.
You can find more details about the marketing assistant position here.
You can find more details about the publicity executive position here.
If you have any questions about any of these roles, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. And good luck!
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