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Author Interview - Pooja Puri
Published: Thu 5th May 2022
Interview with children's writer Pooja Puri. Author of 'A Robot Squashed my Teacher', Pooja explains how she got into writing, her experience of becoming a published children's author and the importance of diversity in children's literature.
By Young Writers Admin | Author, Guest Blog, Interview, Recommended Reads
Interview with Kandace Chimbiri on 'The Story of Afro Hair'
Published: Thu 3rd February 2022
Learn about the history of Afro Hair with Kandace Chimbiri in her latest book. Diversify your reading list and learn about the world!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Lit in Colour, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers
Author Ross Welford takes on the Magic Wheel
Published: Thu 20th January 2022
Ross Welford was brave enough to take on our magic wheel in our latest instalment of Young Writers Interviews, oh... and there's magic!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids
Christmas Q&A with Yuval Zommer
Published: Mon 20th December 2021
We had a chat with Writer and Illustrator Yuval Zommer about his festive books, his fascination with nature and Christmas!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Christmas, Illustrator, Interview, Recommended Reads
Christmassy Q&A with 'Mouse and Mole' creators Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew
Published: Wed 8th December 2021
Read our Q&A with Joyce Dunbar and James Mayhew. We talk about their journies, releases, inspirations and how these two children's book powerhouses have released over 100 books between them.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview, Recommended Reads, Christmas
Young Writers’ Lit in Colour - Investigation Into the Diversity of Children's Literature
Published: Fri 3rd December 2021
Following the finding of Penguin Books’ Lit in Colour investigation, we began our own Lit in Colour journey with one ultimate goal: showcase the overflowing talent from minority groups that are diversifying bookshelves and making the world a better place.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Libraries, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers, Lit in Colour
Interview with Author and funny-man Tom Mitchell
Published: Thu 25th November 2021
We chat with Author and English Teacher Tom Mitchell about juggling both professions, his latest book and much more!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview, Teachers
Q&A with 'Aristotle and Dante' author Benjamin Alire Saenz
Published: Fri 19th November 2021
We talk with Benjamin Alire Saenz in this deeply personal and intimate Q&A about his writing journey, life experiences, his fiction books and writing advice.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview
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
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