Nature Writing for Children by Elena Mannion

Today we welcome Elena Mannion to the blog talking about Nature Writing for children and her passion for the British Countryside. Nature Writing for Children My passion for nature made it a delight to create a small patch of British countryside as the setting for The Happy Hedgerow – idealised perhaps, but in its essence […]

Dyslexia Awareness Week

As its Dyslexia Awareness Week we have a guest blog from Naomi Jones and Rebecca Ashdown, author and illustrator of the picture book Thunderboots.  They kindly sent each other a few questions to answer! Rebecca asked Naomi … Naomi, I know you’re really passionate about dyslexia being a superpower. I’m really interested in how being […]

Cotton Cloud Refuses to Rain by Elizabeth Hill

From wondering “What if…” to the publication of Cotton Cloud, this Q&A with Elizabeth Hill will allow readers a rare glimpse into an authors life and writing!  Check out her favourite books list below as well! Can you tell us a bit about your new book? Cotton Cloud Refuses to Rain is the story of […]

The Dress in the Window by Robert Tregoning

Sitting down to create what would become, The Dress in the Window, I set myself a goal – to write a story that challenged a gender stereotype with zero shame in it whatsoever. Great! But being the theatrical person I am, I wanted some drama in the story and if that wasn’t going to come […]

Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

We are thrilled to welcome Kayvion Lewis to the blog today, answering a few questions about her book, Thieves’ Gambit. Thieves’ Gambit is about nine teen thieves from nine different countries who are all invited to compete in an international, underground thieving competition. It’s a round-the-world adventure full of glamorous galas, car chases, backstabbing, first […]

Where Can We Go by Dai Yun

We are delighted to welcome Dai Yun to the blog with a Q&A that shares some brilliant insights into the story and how schools may choose to use it. Can you tell us a bit about your new book? Where Can We Go? follows the home-searching journey of a polar bear family: Papa, Mama, Masha […]

Spooky booklist

On the first of each month we share a booklist compiled by FCBG Members.  As we head into darker evenings and a spookier time of year, these books are sure to delight many readers! This list is available for downloading from our website along with other recently published lists. Booklists