Christmas is on it’s way and we have been seeing plenty of Christmas stories being published this month in advance of advent, stockings and wrapped presents for young readers! Read on for a special Q&A with author Lynette Cresswell. Tell us a little about yourself. (How did you get started writing? What do you do […]
Today is publication day of The Christmas Carrolls, a feel-good, heartwarming tale perfect for Christmas! Mel Taylor-Bessent, creator of Authorfy, has taken the time amidst the excitement to answer our questions! How long have you been hoping/dreaming to become a published author? I’ve loved writing since I was about eight years old. I grew up […]
The Sister Who Ate Her Brothers is a book of gruesome tales from around the world. We are so pleased that author Jen Campbell was able to write a piece for us about her book! Processed with VSCO with av8 preset I’ve always been fascinated by the history of fairy tales. You can trace some […]
The CLiPPA – the Centre for Literacy in Primary Poetry Award – is the only award for published poetry for children in the UK. In this blog, CLiPPA Judge and CLPE Learning Programmes Leader, Charlotte Hacking, explores why poetry is fundamental to developing children’s literacy and talks about how to engage children in a love […]
Fairy Tales Gone Bad started with Zombierella and now we meet Frankenstiltskin! Joseph Coelho’s verse fairy tales are gruesome, dark and very popular with readers! Read on for a Q&A with Joseph Coelho! What inspired you to make your protagonist a taxidermist? The idea of making Bryony a taxidermist came from a desire to inject […]
We have a special guest post from author Krina Patel-Sage, author and illustrator of My Mindful A to Zen! An inspiring book, perfect for young readers. Like most of my ideas, this one just popped into my head. The title came first and it was pretty self-explanatory. My Little (later changed to Mindful) A to […]
This fantastic book offers readers the chance to unleash their own creative writing monsters by following along with the tools and tips offered by Andy Jones and Olaf Falafel! Check out the super video as well! Both Andy and Olaf have taken the time to answer a few questions about their book. What do you […]
We are so pleased to host poet Joshua Seigal on National Poetry Day. Not only do we have a brilliant guest post from him, but there are also two unpublished poems as well as a glimpse into his latest collection, Yapping Away. The Power of Poetry Joshua Seigal I would like to take this opportunity […]
Cornelia Funke is the author of the best selling Dragon Rider series. We are pleased to share with you a recent Q&A about her latest in the series and of her other projects. Did you do any specific research for this new story in the Dragon Rider series? Yes, this book made me realize once […]
At the Height of the Moon is a new collection of poetry and art, themed around night and bedtime, curated by Anette Roeder, Alison Baverstock and Matt Cunningham. With such beguiling chapter headings as Twilight, Dreamland and Moonlit Menagerie the book brings together writing and art from across the ages, combining the old with the […]
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