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The SPaG Monsters have arrived and they’re here to spread a love of literacy learning
Published: Thu 8th July 2021
SPaG Monsters is an online game for 6-11 year-olds. The Monsters are here to help boost English skills in a fun and engaging way, find out more here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Virtual, SPaG Monsters

Author Katherine Woodfine on Nightfall in New York and her Sinclaire’s Mystery series.
Published: Wed 7th July 2021
Author of the famous Sinclaire’s Mystery series talks about the brand new instalment in the Taylor & Rose series, her journey to becoming a writer, and her advice for other creatives.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview

The Complete Writer’s Toolkit – Junior Edition is out now!
Published: Mon 5th July 2021
The Complete Writer’s Toolkit – Junior Edition has been released! This wonderful kit is the perfect tool to help 8-12-year-olds let their imaginations go wild and write their own books.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Toolkit

Meet The Team – Gemma Forth, Customer Care Manager
Published: Thu 24th June 2021
In the third instalment of Meet The Team, we talk with Gemma Forth, the smiling face and customer care manager of Young Writers

Author Derek Landy talks all things Skulduggery Pleasant and the new Grimoire
Published: Wed 23rd June 2021
Iconic author Derek Landy has been releasing Skulduggery Pleasant books since 2007. With the release of his self-dubbed “paraquel”, the Grimoire is a one-of-a-kind book like no other. Find out more in our interview with Derek.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview

A Little Bit of Courage - An interview with children’s author Claire Alexander
Published: Tue 22nd June 2021
Young Writers interviews picture book author Claire Alexander on her brand new and exciting book A Little Bit of Courage.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview

National Literacy Trust interview – Pandemic Poetry and its benefits
Published: Mon 14th June 2021
We sat down with Fay Lant from the National Literacy Trust to talk about the important work they do, and why Pandemic Poetry is beneficial to young writers across the UK.
By Luke Chapman | Charity, Interview, Poetry

From holding a book signing at home to a photo shoot, why not treat your newly published author like the superstar they are
Published: Wed 9th June 2021
From holding a book signing at home to a photo shoot, why not treat your newly published author as the superstar they are.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids

World Environment Day: Fun environmental activity, green recommended reads and special author interview
Published: Fri 4th June 2021
We’ve gone all out this year for World Environment Day. Check out our recommended reads, environmental tips from social media, a fun eco activity and our author interview!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Environment, Illustrator, Interview, Kids, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers

The Tindims writer and illustrator talk about World Environment Day and saving the world!
Published: Thu 3rd June 2021
We talk with Lydia Corry and Sally Gardner about the Tindims and how they hope to inspire everyone to make a difference
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview