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judith kerr, helena fairfax Happy 95th birthday to the fabulous children’s author, Judith Kerr
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Happy 95th birthday to the fabulous children’s author, Judith Kerr

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Today is the 95th birthday of one of my favourite authors, and all-round fabulous woman, Judith Kerr. BBC Radio 4 featured a brilliant interview with her this morning, which you can listen to here. Five years ago I had the privilege of seeing Judith Kerr live in an interview at the Edinburgh Book Festival. I…… Continue reading Happy 95th birthday to the fabulous children’s author, Judith Kerr

judith kerr, helena fairfax A fabulous storyteller with a remarkable life
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A fabulous storyteller with a remarkable life

Helena Fairfax6 Comments

Judith Kerr is one of the greatest children’s illustrators of our time, and a brilliant storyteller.  A couple of weeks ago I was lucky enough to listen to her talk at the Edinburgh Book Festival.  Although she’s now ninety years old, she had the whole audience gripped.  When the hour was over – and it…… Continue reading A fabulous storyteller with a remarkable life