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Q&A with Jane Foster
Jane Foster has recently published a series of board books for different ages and stages of babies. We recently asked a few questions about this new series and her ways of working! Do you find there to be a difference when illustrating books for different ages and stages of reader? Yes, I do try to […]
Getting children involved in the Information Book Award by Chris Routh
Awards can be a fun way to engage readers with new books. Chris Routh has shared some ideas around getting children involved with the SLA Information Book Award. Chris Routh is the current Chair of the Reading Children’s Book Group. After stepping down from the judging panel for the Information Book Award a couple of […]
Against the Odds by Alastair Humphreys
Alastair Humphreys is an adventurer and author. In his latest book, he sheds light on adventurers who overcame struggles during their journeys or adventures. We recently sent some questions to him about his own adventures and his writing! Q1: What made you want to highlight adventurers and explorers to a younger audience? My career as […]
This or That by Freja Nicole Woolf
We have a quick fire Q&A with Freja Nicole Woolf, author of Never Trust a Gemini! Check out her answers for some insight into her writing, planning and favourite tropes! ‘This or That’ Freja Nicole Woolf A perfect Pisces princess or a fork-tongued Gemini? I am a Pisces princess myself, and there’s […]
5 Reasons to Try the Grimwood Series
5 Reasons to Try…THE GRIMWOOD SERIES BY Nadia Shireen Grimwood is the bestselling, award-winning and anarchic comedy-adventure series by Nadia Shireen. Highly illustrated throughout and perfect for readers age 7+, fans of Dog Man, David Walliams and Bunny vs Monkey – and anyone who loves to laugh! The latest instalment in the series, Grimwood: Attack […]
The Dog Squad by Clara Vulliamy
We are delighted to share a guest blog from Clara Vulliamy about her new series and characters. The Dog Squad published earlier this month and has plenty of praise already. My new illustrated fiction series, The Dog Squad, stars three brilliant young reporters, Eva, Ash and Simone, who have their very own newspaper. They stumble […]
Q&A with Pippa Funnell
We love hosting Q&A’s on the blog as it gives us a bit of a chance to be nosy and learn more about the author, their inspirations and the books they write. In this case, we asked the very talented Olympic medalist, Pippa Funnell a few questions about her series. You’re a busy, very successful […]
Sports and Games Booklist
Each month we share one of our brilliant book lists and August’s has been collated to link to the Summer Reading Challenge and its theme of Ready Set Read! Please feel free to print and share our booklists and encourage children to try some of our recommended books!
Stupendous Sports Series by Robin Bennett
Stupendous Sports is a popular series for sports loving readers. A mix of fact, fiction and funny, these books are ideal for summer reading. Check out the blog from author Robin Bennett about his series. Stupendous Sports Series by Robin Bennett When I was about fifteen and first tried my hand at writing something other […]
The Lonely Tiger by Terenia Edwards
Aspiring picture book authors, this is the blog for you. Terenia Edwards shares the origins of The Lonely Tiger in her guest blog for us today and it is hopeful and helpful to read! I’m so pleased The Lonely Tiger is my first mark on the world of children’s publishing. I’ve had aspirations to […]
Leah Thaxton on the Editor’s Role in winning the Branford Boase Award
The winners of the Branford Boase Award for 2023 were announced on the 13th of July in a ceremony hosted at the CLPE Library in London. The winners of this prestigious prize were Christine Pillainayagam and her editor Leah Thaxton of Faber & Faber for Ellie Pillai is Brown. We were delighted when Leah took some time […]
Queen of the Gods by Katharine and Elizabeth Corr
Katharine and Elizabeth Corr share their passion for books in their guest blog today. Sisters and authors, they have written about their favourite books growing up and they encourage us to write down and take note of our own favourites! We are both hoarders. One of us is worse than the other, but we both […]
Emma Read on her love of libraries
We are delighted to share a guest blog from author Emma Read about her love of libraries. Many of our readers have a vested interest in libraries and reading so this will be a joyous blog to read. Author Emma Read on her love of libraries I’ve always loved a library. Growing up in […]
Secret Sister by Sophie McKenzie
We are so excited to share our Q&A with Sophie McKenzie. It is all about her newest book, Secret Sister. Read on to learn more about this story and about Sophie herself. Please tell us about your latest book, Secret Sister. Secret Sister is the story of Asha and Willow – twin sisters, separated as […]
The Bedtime Boat by Sital Gorasia Chapman
The Bedtime Boat by Sital Gorasia Chapman is a story that many children will find restful and restorative after a busy day. Recently, author Sital Gorasia Chapman answered a few questions about her book for us. Can you tell us a bit about your new book, The Bedtime Boat? It’s about a little boy, Chandan, […]
The CLiPPA Awards by Head Judge Chris Riddell
The winner of the CLiPPA, CLPE Children’s Poetry Award, was announced on Monday 10 July at a live poetry show on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre. US poets Ted Kooser and Connie Wanek were named winners for their collection of poems inspired by nature, Marshmallow Clouds(Walker Books), illustrated by Richard Jones. In a […]
The Beasts of Knobbly Bottom by Emily-Jane Clark
This new series by Emily-Jane Clark is sure to delight readers and have them giggling through the adventure. When given the chance to read the book and send some questions to the author, we jumped at the chance. Read on for the fantastic answers about vampire sheep and Knobbly Bottom! Where did the idea […]
A Story About a Story by James Burks
Agent 9 is a new graphic novel series published by Piccadilly Press. It’s creator James Burks sheds some light into his background and the creation of Agent 9 on our blog today. A Story About a Story by James Burks Hello. I want to tell you a story, but what type of story should I […]