Fritz and Kurt author Jeremy Dronfield has written a moving piece about his book and the family who inspired it. His adult fiction novel was a bestseller and readers felt their children should also know this story so he wrote a version for them. My new book, Fritz and Kurt, tells the extraordinary true story […]
Now in its tenth year, Poetry by Heart goes from strength to strength and schools can see the many benefits with joining in. Read on for a brilliant guest blog from Dr Julie Blake, co-founder of Poetry by Heart. An introduction to Poetry By Heart by co-founder and director, Dr Julie Blake ‘The poems […]
The work of both author and illustrator is celebrated with this Q&A. We asked both Karl Newson and Duncan Beedie a few questions about their new book, I Really Really Love you So. Bush Baby is a fun character- one not often seen in picture books. In terms of developing her, how easy was it […]
Sarah Ann Juckes has written a powerful guest blog for us today. Her novel shines a light on a young girl caring for her mum with PTSD and her guest blog shares some insight into the story. Mental Health in Children’s Books Books give us all magic powers. In their pages, we can step inside […]
Many readers will identify with Dhonielle Clayton’s guest blog- that awe and wonder of magic and the eager anticipation of being invited to attend a magical school. Tackling diversity and inclusion as well, this is a brilliant guest post. THE FUTURE OF MAGIC SCHOOL (A MAGIC SCHOOL FOR ALL) I’ve spent my whole life chasing […]
Ian Mark is the author of two books featuring Jack, Nancy and Stoop. They are monster hunters and a funny trio that are sure to make readers laugh as they encounter various monsters and situations. Ian has written a superb blog for us about his stories. Folk tales can be read purely for […]
Chris Routh did a stellar job of coordinating and creating National Non-Fiction November 2022. We have a blog from her to remind us of the value of sharing non-fiction books as a read aloud. Reading Non-Fiction Aloud One of the most effective ways to develop students’ reading of non-fiction for pleasure is to regularly read […]
