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Piers Torday talks about The Wild Before, his career and advice for Young Writers

Published: Wed 18th August 2021

Author of the Wild Series Piers Torday talks about his brand-new book and advice to other writers.

By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview

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

Interview with comedian and author Rosie Jones on her new uplifting book The Amazing Edie Eckhart

Published: Wed 4th August 2021

Comedian Rosie Jones was always destined to become a children’s author. With the release of her new book Edie Eckhart, Rosie’s childhood dreams have finally come true. Read more in our author interview.

By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview

6-year-old Guru is an author! Here’s his story

Published: Wed 4th August 2021

Who’s the youngest author you can think of? How about Guru, who aged just five created his very first book “sharing is caring”. Watch our interview with Guru here.

By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Teachers

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

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