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Happy Bookshop Day!
Published: Fri 8th October 2021
Bookshop Day is such a fun event! Placing focus on independent book stores around the day, it's a celebration of niche stores and buying books!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Event, Family, Parents
Happy National Poetry Day!
Published: Thu 7th October 2021
The big day has finally come... Check out our heaps of Poetry resources, interviews, guest blogs, superstar poets and more!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Event, Family, Illustrator, Interview, Kids, Parents, Poetry, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
The wonderful whacky world of Roald Dahl
Published: Fri 10th September 2021
To celebrate this year’s Roald Dahl day we’ve created this wonderful blog all about the whacky author
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Family, Recommended Reads, Teachers
Exclusive writing challenge from author Emma Carroll
Published: Thu 26th August 2021
Author of ‘The Week at World’s End’ and Letters from the Lighthouse’ Emma Carroll has created an exclusive writing challenge for Young Writers. Have some fun and practice your skills.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
Boost your Big Poetry Party entry with these writing tips
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Looking to improve your writing and create your best entry for the Big Poetry Party? Check out these writing tips that are sure to take your poem to the next level.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Poetry
The Young Writers YouTube channel, a one-stop shop for everything you need
Published: Sat 14th August 2021
Our YouTube channel has a wealth of resources. From megastars to writing advice, you won’t find this content anywhere else!
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Family, Interview, Kids, Parents, Virtual
8 year-old super Sam has created a toolkit unboxing video for us!
Published: Fri 13th August 2021
8-year-old Super Sam has created us a Junior Toolkit unboxing video, watch here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Parents, Toolkit
Cheap date ideas for you and your friends
Published: Thu 29th July 2021
We’ve created a list full of cheap and fun date ideas anyone can do with their mates.
By Reta Kvietkauskaite | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids
How to give your pupils the best first day back
Published: Wed 28th July 2021
The first full day with your class is scary, nerve-wracking, and important. We’ve collected some great ideas to help you and your pupils ease into the New Year with fun and excitement.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Teachers
It’s our 30th birthday and you’re invited to The Big Poetry Party
Published: Fri 16th July 2021
Join in the festivities and celebrate our birthday with us. You’re invited to celebrate with us at our Big Poetry Party.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, Poetry