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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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World Children's Day

Could there be a better time to read Blodin the Beast by Michael Morpurgo. Published by Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

5 days ago

November Events

Darker evenings mean it's a perfect time of year for stargazing. Why not read Zodiac by Jacqueline Mitton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books.

23 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one My Sister Shahrazad by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

29 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one The Arabian Nights by Robert Leeson from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

29 days ago

National Tell A Story Day

Books can be so much fun, why not share this one Queen Guinevere by Mary Hoffman from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

29 days ago

Everywoman day

Queen Guinevere by Mary Hoffman from Frances Lincoln Children's Books is a must for all children

2 months ago

Women's Equality Day

Get stuck into Queen Guinevere by Mary Hoffman from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

3 months ago

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta

What can you see? What is it? Read Zodiac by Jacqueline Mitton from Frances Lincoln Children's Books

3 months ago

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