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Fun Creative Writing Activities for the Jubilee Weekend
Published: Tue 31st May 2022
We've put together some Jubilee themed writing activities for kids for a bit of fun over the Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Book In The Nook Winners and T&Cs
Published: Wed 1st December 2021
This year we’re running Book in the Nook which is a book & goodies giveaway EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. from the 1st Dec to the 17th!
By Lynsey | Competitions, Event, Family, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Winners

Halloween Poetry Writing - Exploring Poetry Types Activity
Published: Wed 20th October 2021
A handy guide to common poetry types that you can use to inspire fangtastic Halloween-inspired poems!
By Lynsey | Activities, Event, Family, Holiday activities, Poetry

Black History Month - Recommended Reads
Published: Thu 14th October 2021
Black History Month is a crucial time in any calendar. We've collected some recommended reads to help use this occasion as an opportunity for education and enlightenment.
By Luke Chapman | Event, Family, Kids, Recommended Reads

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

Mark Grist Celebrates National Poetry Day
Published: Wed 6th October 2021
Young Writers' independent judge Mark Grist is an award-winning poet who has written "What Is Special?" for National Poetry Day 2021.

The Shine School Media Awards 2021 Winners' Lunch
Published: Mon 27th September 2021
Find out more about these fantastic awards, how they celebrate with the winners and how your school can get involved in the 2022 awards...
By Lilly Evans | Event, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers