The School of English Literature, Language and Linguistics (UK’s Newcastle University) in conjunction with the National Centre for Children’s Books is now accepting applications for this year’s David Almond Fellowships. The purpose of the award is to offer support to researchers interested in using the archival collection of the National Centre for Children’s books. This Collection contains material from over 250 British children’s authors and illustrators from 1930 to today. The final date for applications for this prestigious award is the 1st of December 2016.