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One Simple Reason You Should Try SPaG Monsters....
Published: Fri 5th August 2022
KS1 teacher, Bobby Whiley tested out our SPaG Monsters online literacy app and found fantastic benefits for his pupils...
By Bobby Whiley | Holiday activities, Interview, SPaG Monsters
Let's Talk About Representation in Children's Books
Published: Wed 29th June 2022
Do we truly represent the diversity of our society on our children's bookshelves? Jennifer Pickup explores the role models who feature in the books our children read, both at home and at school, and asks important questions about representation.
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