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The Big Halloween Blog!
Published: Fri 13th October 2023
Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.
By Jenni Harrison | Competitions, Event, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads, Games, Halloween
The Yoto Carnegie Medals 2023
Published: Mon 29th May 2023
Learn all about the history of the Yoto Carnegie Medals, and which books are on the shortlist for 2023
By Jenni Harrison | Awards, Event, Carnegie Medals
DESIblitz Literature Festival
Published: Fri 11th November 2022
The DESIblitz Literature Festival, the UK’s leading South Asian Literature Festival, will take place from 12th – 25th November 2022, featuring a line-up of leading British South Asian and South Asian literary stars.
By Indi Deol | Event, Guest Blog
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.