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Diwali recommended reads
Published: Wed 3rd November 2021
Diwali is here and it's one of the most celebrated events around the globe! To spread awareness, celebrate the event and highlight how great it is, we've collected some great Diwali themed recommended reads
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads
The Big Halloween Blog!
Published: Fri 29th October 2021
Halloween is here! We've put all of our amazing resources into one big blog including a Halloween Hunt and spooky poetry tips.
By Spook Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
The Halloween Hunt! Pre-made activity to create the perfect night in
Published: Wed 27th October 2021
Check out our pre-made clues you can use to have a fun Halloween night-in this year!
By Spook Chapman | Activities, Family, Parents
A Clock Of Stars - An interview with Children's Author Francesca Gibbons
Published: Tue 26th October 2021
'The Shadow Moth' from Francesca Gibbons took the world by storm, 'Beyond the Mountains' is the follow-up book and we had a chat with Francesca about all things 'A Clock Of Stars'
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids
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
Joshua Seigal's (very general) top poetry tips
Published: Wed 6th October 2021
Poet, writer and funny man Joshua Seigal has shared with us his top poetry tips to mark National Poetry Day.
By Joshua Seigal | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Poetry, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Guest Blog
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.