Rainbows are something that all ages look at with awe and wonder. In this blog by author, Alom Shaha, we can “unweave” rainbows for greater understanding. It’s a lovely blog post. I recently rescued an old overhead projector from a store cupboard full of disused equipment at the school where I work. OHPs used to […]
As it is Children’s Mental Health Week, it is an ideal opportunity to share a guest blog from Jack Kurland who shares the background to his book, The Cat who couldn’t be bothered. There are often days when I can’t be bothered. To do anything at all. On one of these doing nothing days I […]
A moving guest blog that shares the inspiration behind a story! It is always wonderful to hear from authors about events in their lives that brought about a story needing to be told. The darker side of The Second-Hand Boy When you’re in Year Five, there is nothing more important than having a best friend. Or maybe the […]
Today we welcome Bex Hogan to the blog sharing some insights about her new book, Brontë Tempestra and the Lightning Steeds. A different direction for this author widely known for her YA titles. Fantasy has always been my true love. I wasn’t the kind of child who read to see my reality reflected back at […]
We are sharing a guest blog today celebrating a new partnership that aims to get books into the hands of children. How to support indie bookshops AND BookTrust this February with Read It Forward! Bookshop.org, the online bookselling website that supports independent bookshops, has launched its first ever charitable collaboration with BookTrust called Read It […]
We were given the chance to read Dreamstalkers and pose some questions for author, Sarah Driver about her book and main character, Bea. Do check out her answers in today’s blog. Sarah, can you tell us a little bit about your latest book, Dreamstalkers? Dreamstalkers: The Night Train tells the story of Bea Grimspuddle […]
We have a treat to share with readers today- a Q&A with author, Krystal Sutherland. Her latest book, The Invocations, is a thrilling and mysterious story. Can you tell us about your new book, The Invocations? The Invocations is a gothic thriller about a supernatural serial killer loose on the streets of London – and […]
25th anniversary of the Branford Boase Award, celebrating the most talented debut writers for children and their editors 25 vibrant new writers celebrated on the award’s 25th longlist The longlist for the 2024 Branford Boase Award is announced today. Set up in memory of award-winning author Henrietta Branford and her editor Wendy Boase, one of the founders of […]
Oxford University Press are sharing the exciting announcement of their children’s word of the year. Read on for the full details! Climate Change is Children’s Word of the Year for 2023 · A third of children (33 per cent) choose climate change as their word of the year · Research shows impact of current affairs […]
Today we welcome author Stuart White to the blog to share the journey his writing has taken him on. It’s an inspiring blog, especially for aspiring authors! An unexpected destination In 2009, I decided that I wanted to finally write my first great novel. Something epic, along the lines of Lord of the Rings. But, […]
