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Its Pride Month! Check out our amazing recommended reads to celebrate the occasion
Published: Wed 2nd June 2021
June is Pride Month across the globe and we wanted to share our favourite LGBTQ+ books to celebrate and share information on the important topic.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads
Poet, storyteller, and rapper Mark Grist talks with us about Pandemic Poetry and the power of writing
Published: Thu 27th May 2021
The frequent guest judge and Young Writers friend shares his thoughts on our new poetry competition, and why he believes writing has such strength.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Poetry
Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell answers young writers' questions
Published: Wed 26th May 2021
UK Children’s Laureate and "How to Train Your Dragon" author Cressida Cowell was put to the test with some amazing questions from young writers of all ages!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids
Complete Writer’s Toolkit – Young Adults Edition out now
Published: Mon 24th May 2021
The new and exciting Complete Writer's Toolkit – Young Adult Edition is live and available for purchase. Including everything you need to write a masterpiece, find out more about the kit here.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Top Tips, Toolkit
Happy Eid!
Published: Thu 13th May 2021
We’re celebrating Eid this year by sharing some of our favourite Eid books with you all.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers
Chloemejustme – The teen influencer spreading positivity and self-acceptance
Published: Wed 12th May 2021
The 13-year-old YouTuber and vlogger Chloemejustme spreads awareness on topics such as neurodiversity, self-acceptance, youth empowerment, and inspiration for all.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Interview, Kids, Parents
Teen self-esteem month: Tips, resources, and inspirational teen interview
Published: Wed 12th May 2021
To commemorate teen self-esteem month we want to share some useful resources that can help with self-esteem and mental health.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Interview, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Our one-stop guide to all things Limericks
Published: Wed 12th May 2021
From the rules, format, and how to write them, find out everything you need to know about limericks.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
My Daddies! An interview with Gareth Peter and Garry Parsons
Published: Wed 5th May 2021
We had the opportunity to interview the author and illustrator of the new history-making book “My Daddies”.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Interview, Author, Illustrator
Guest blog with Nicola Skinner
Published: Fri 30th April 2021
Children’s author Nicola Skinner gives Young Writers her top recommended reads, and tells us about her brand new book “starboard”
By Nicola Skinner | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Guest Blog