DESS Library @DESSLibrary
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DESS Book Reviews - go.shr.lc/1CIMO9d via @EmiratesLitFest #eafol
Last day of term thank you to all the amazing authors & illustrators who have inspired, delighted and captivated the children of @DESSDubai
Comics or short stories? Find out what you prefer at the #D_IWC and @Literacylender workshop. ow.ly/Or71k
Raising a glass of milk to fathers everywhere! #FortunatelytheMilk #FathersDay @neilhimself
Happy Birthday Miffy. Capturing imaginations for 60 years! Have a great day little Rabbit. (@Miffy_UK) 🎈👑🎂🎁 vine.co/v/ei2Fmd3MwUX
#EAFOL16 Festival Director @ummansoor gives a preview of the 12 authors attending next year. @DubaiEye1038FM ow.ly/OnxWI
Stay tuned for more updates on the #D_IWC children's events coming up in August. ow.ly/O85vz
Another win today for swim squad in jess j relay gala...unbeaten all season! Fantastic achievement for all the squad! @DESSDubai
Shoutout to returning author Ian Rankin @Beathhigh. Great to have you back for #Eafol16. Read more here – ow.ly/OjykR
Are you an aspiring writer? Register for the @Montegrappa1912 #writing #competition now - ow.ly/O7EwZ
#Eafol16 has announced 12 authors attending the Festival next year! Take a look - ow.ly/Ojwuq
Just a few days left for the #D_IWC 5-week course on article #writing. Learn more at ow.ly/O84qn
Did you know that 95% of words in a #Shakespeare play are no different to the words we use today? @davcr @bencrystal #SLA2015
'Draw with your children every day' says new #ChildrensLaureate @chrisriddell50 via @Telegraph telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/…
Love short stories? Enter the Oxford University Press @short Story #Writing #Competition for students now - ow.ly/NRNFj #Eafol16
Author in residence @DavidMelling1 first doodle blog for Wigwam. #blindchildren
Morning everyone. This year's programme will be available from 12 noon on our website edbookfest.co.uk #edbookfest

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