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Reelscape Films launch of feature film Fortune Cookies

By Agnes / Spinebreakers Crew

Agne's review of a great film for anyone who has seen and loved Bend it like Beckham or My Big Fat Greek Wedding...

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The Caterpillar and Fly, Fortune Cookies and the London Eye

By Pallavi / Spinebreakers Crew

Pallavi reviews a fantastic day watching two inspirational films by Reelscape Films, which ended with a free trip on the London Eye!

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A Sense of Perspective

By Jasmin / Spinebreakers Crew

Jasmin reviews Young Tate and Tate Liverpool's uniquely curated exhibition by the young generations of Liverpool, Helsinki, Paris and London.

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Puffin Live

By Ben / Spinebreakers Crew

After the event, I found myself almost blown away by the amount of detail and work that goes into producing a children’s book.

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Puffin Live report

By Ayomide / Spinebreakers Crew

Puffin Live was a chance to see some fantastic authors talk about their books. All the authors talked about their books and answered questions from the audience. It was particularly interesting to hear how the authors researched their books.

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PUFFIN LIVE

By Cameron / Spinebreakers Crew

Okay, I’m going to say it: being a Spinebreakers editor is awesome. It’s not every day that you get to meet a brilliant, thought-provoking children’s author and share snacks with them. And it’s certainly not every day that you get to meet three at once.

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Puffin Live 2011

By Ruth / Spinebreakers Crew

Ruth's review of Puffin Live 2011 with authors Morris Gleitzman, Anna Perera and Ruta Sepetys.

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Doctor Who Authors Interview

By Ben & Max / Spinebreakers Crew

On Saturday 5th March 2011, fellow Spinebreaker Max and I were delighted to be invited to The Doctor Who Experience at Olympia to interview four of the Doctor Who authors (Justin Richards, Trevor Baxendale, Oli Smith and Colin Brake).

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The Penguin General Blogger's Event

By Olivia Scott-Berry / Spinebreakers Crew

Imagine this: you receive an email telling you that seven of the most brilliant authors are going to be giving readings, and that you will get to talk to them afterwards...Can you honestly tell me that you would have said no?

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Arabicity at The Bluecoat

By Jasmin / Spinebreakers Crew

I visited the exhibition on a quiet Sunday morning while I was in the city. I should probably say now that I love The Bluecoat. I love the atmosphere, the smell, the way it has a habit of enveloping anyone who steps into the relaxed elegant grandeur...

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A Musical Note From Jasmin

By Jasmin / Spinebreakers Crew

Featuring Nicola Benedetti, Andrew Motion, and the European Union Chamber Orchestra.

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Nick Cleggs First Speech as Deputy Prime Minister

By Aggie / Spinebreakers Crew

Agnes' report: It was a very interesting experience to go and see as it was the first time he was able to speak to the public as deputy Prime Minister after the forming of the coalition government.

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Exclusive Report from Red Bull Music Academy – Book Slam

By Will Gilgrass

Book Slam is a monthly literary event founded by author Patrick Neate. Spinbreakers have tied up with Red Bull Reporter to bring you the exclusive article written by Will Gilgrass, the chosen Red Bull Reporter to attend the event.

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Bebo's Big Think

Rebecca Clee meets Gordon Brown

By Rebecca / Spinebreakers Crew

Bebo's Big Think, Rebecca Clee was one of the 15 young ambassadors to meet Gordon Brown

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Being a Judge on the Orange Prize Youth Panel

By Clarissa Pabi / Spinebreakers Crew

The Orange Prize Youth Judging Panel selected from Spinebreakers met Bernadine Evaristo, their chosen winner. Click to read Clarissa's article about the judging process.

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Chris meets Sir Bob Geldof

By Chris Cooper / Spinebreakers Crew

Chris was asked by the Department for International Development to become a Youth Reporter for the G20.

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OBAMA! YES HE DID AND YES WE CAN?

By Imogen Ashfield / Spinebreakers Crew

Imogen's report on the inauguration of Barack Hussein Obama as the 44th President of the United States of America.

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Rossana's Doctor Who Report

By Rossana / Spinebreakers Crew

Reporting from the Doctor Who Darksmith Legacy Launch, Earls Court

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Sam's Doctor Who Report

By Sam / Spinebreakers Crew

Sam reports from the Doctor Who Darksmith Legacy Launch

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Olivia's Doctor Who Report

By Olivia Scott-Berry / Spinebreakers Crew

Reporting from Earls Court in London, Olivia tells us what the Doctor Who writers have to say about the brand new monsters in the brand new series.

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London Word Festival Event

By Jade Hunter / Spinebreakers Crew

Jade's written up her take on the Joe Dunthorne/Joshua Ferris/Richard Milward

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Jade's Booktrust Awards report

By Jade Hunter / Spinebreakers Crew

Jade gives us an insider's view into the annual Booktrust Awards.

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Booktrust Teenage Prize Awards

By Allie Nicholson / Spinebreakers Crew

A team of Spinebreakers make it down to the award ceremony.

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Spinebreakers launch – live interview with Meg Rosoff

By Max Elsworth / Spinebreakers Crew

Coming live and direct from east London, the Spinebreakers ask Meg what she really thinks...

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Spinebreakers launch – live interview with Kevin Brooks

By Osman Diallo / Spinebreakers Crew

Kevin lets the Spinebreakers put him on the spot...

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Spinebreakers launch – live interview with Melvin Burgess

By Naomi Passley / Spinebreakers Crew

Melvin gets a grilling by the Spinebreakers live at 3 Rooms.

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The grand finale...

By Max Elsworth / Spinebreakers Crew

The grand finale…

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Spinebreakers workshops: Week three report

By Osman Diallo / Spinebreakers Crew

The week that was…

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Spinebreakers week two...

By Mirian Jacinto / Spinebreakers Crew

Keeping you up to date with a blow by blow account of another week in the lives of the Spinebreakers.

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Spinebreakers workshops: Week one report

By Naomi Passley / Spinebreakers Crew

Inside the Spinebreakes first week.

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Meeting GoodBooks

By Spinebreakers / Spinebreakers Crew

Get your hands on the first part of our exclusive 3-Part podcast interview with Goodbooks! Spinbreakers' Niamh and Miriam went along to meet the band and this is how they got on...

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