UK Publishers Try To Reassure Authors On Children’s Books

“Plans were announced earlier this summer for new titles and reprints to feature a graphic on the back cover indicating “suitable” ages of 5+, 7+, 9+, 11+ and 13+/teen. Due to be implemented this autumn, the scheme has provoked widespread opposition from some of the biggest names in children’s writing including JK Rowling and all four children’s laureates.”