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Christina Balit

Author & Illustrator

About Christina Balit

Christina Balit was born in Manchester but grew up in the Middle East. She studied at Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art, and also attended Morley Theatre School and Questors Theatre School. She has exhibited widely and is also a playwright. Her books have won several nominations, commendations and a shortlist place for the Kate Greenway Medal. Kingdom of the Sun (written by Jaqueline Mitton), won the 2002 English Association Award for non-fiction.



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International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

25 days ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read The Arabian Nights by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

25 days ago

International Children's Book Day

Blodin the Beast... A book that will get anyone reading! By Michael Morpurgo from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

International Children's Book Day

A classic story to celebrate International Children's Book Day, The Arabian Nights by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read The Arabian Nights by Robert Leeson and Christina Balit. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Discover Queen Guinevere by Mary Hoffman and Christina Balit. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson and Christina Balit. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

1 month ago

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