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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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April Events

To this brilliant book, perfect for the holidays! My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

2 days ago

Howard Carter and Tutankhamun

On this day 1923, Howard Carter opened the inner burial chamber of Tutankhamun's tomb, a good time to read Kings and Queens of the Bible by Mary Hoffman and Christina Balit.

2 years 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.

4 years 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.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson and Christina Balit. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

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

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

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

4 years ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo and Christina Balit. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

4 years ago

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