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Simon Mole helps budding poets to develop their skills
Published: Mon 4th October 2021
Simon Mole is a well-loved genius poet. As well as releasing his new book 'I Love My Bike', Simon has been running free poetry workshops for budding writers.
By Luke Chapman | Interview, Poetry
The Poetry Zone founder Roger Stevens talks about National Poetry Day
Published: Fri 1st October 2021
Poetry icon and Poetry Day veteran Roger Stevens tells us his plans for the big day.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview, Poetry
'Fireborn' the addictive new fantasy book from Aisling Fowler: Interview
Published: Thu 30th September 2021
The debut novel from Aisling Fowler has been hugely anticipated since its bidding war in January 2020. Watch our interview with the 'Fireborn' author now.
The new SPaG Monsters video is here! Support learning today
Published: Tue 28th September 2021
Check out our brand new SPaG Monsters video where we dive into the SPaG world and introduce this crazy bunch.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Virtual, SPaG Monsters
Adult Book review: Sally Rooney - Beautiful World, Where Are You?
Published: Fri 24th September 2021
The most hotly anticipated book of the year has arrived. Check out our review of Sally Rooney's 'Beautiful World, Where Are You?'
By Luke Chapman | Book Reviews, Parents, Teachers
Cloud Soup interview with Kate Wakeling and Elina Braslina: National Poetry Day Celebrations
Published: Fri 24th September 2021
Cloud Soup is a genius collection of poems from Kate Wakeling, we chat with her and the book's Illustrator Elina Braslina about poetry!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview, Poetry
Interview with our first toolkit author! Xavier age 6
Published: Thu 23rd September 2021
6-year-old Xavier is our first ever completed toolkit user, and he's now an author! We talk with the new writer about his first-ever book and how he used the toolkit to write
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Toolkit, Alumni
Meet the Team - Ashley Janson, Graphic Designer
Published: Thu 23rd September 2021
Ash is our superstar Graphic Designer creating our book covers, engaging packs and all of our wonderful visuals. Read more about the work Ash does and his love of creating for Young Writers.
Accepting failure – moving forward positively
Published: Mon 20th September 2021
Failure can be a difficult topic for many, but it’s an important part of life. We’ve got some tips on accepting failure and how to make it a positive!
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Top Tips, Poetry
Abie Longstaff and Lauren Beard talk about the latest book in the Fairytale Hairdresser series
Published: Thu 16th September 2021
Author Abie Longstaff and illustrator Lauren Beard are the geniuses behind the popular ‘Fairytale Hairdresser’ series. Now on its 13th book we talk about this iconic series and its latest instalment.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview, Recommended Reads