Since his first novel The Boy in the Dress in 2008, David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children. But now he’s competing against the digital world and screen addictions

Since his first novel The Boy in the Dress in 2008, David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children. But now he’s competing against the digital world and screen addictions

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David Walliams: ‘I was a TV addict’

From tales of adventure and exploration to overcoming challenges and dealing with technology overload, this year’s Kids News short story competition entrants truly captured the spirit of the times.   Renowned children’s author and competition judge Jackie French helped choose this year’s winners from 400 entries in the Kindergarten to Year 9 national competition, run by Kids News and publisher HarperCollins.

From tales of adventure and exploration to overcoming challenges and dealing with technology overload, this year’s Kids News short story competition entrants truly captured the spirit of the times.  
Renowned children’s author and competition judge Jackie French helped choose this year’s winners from 400 entries in the Kindergarten to Year 9 national competition, run by Kids News and publisher HarperCollins.

From tales of adventure and exploration to overcoming challenges and dealing with technology overload, this year’s Kids News short story competition entrants truly captured the spirit of the times.   Renowned children’s author and competition judge Jackie French helped choose this year’s winners from 400 entries in the Kindergarten to Year 9 national competition, run by Kids News and publisher HarperCollins.

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David Walliams: ‘I was a TV addict’

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