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How to Write a Brilliant Football Report - From author and The Times reporter Rick Broadbent
Published: Fri 25th June 2021
The Times’ sports reporter Rick Broadbent breaks down how to write an amazing Football report ready to go straight into tomorrow’s newspaper.
By Rick Broadbent | Activities, Author, Interview

Author Derek Landy talks all things Skulduggery Pleasant and the new Grimoire
Published: Wed 23rd June 2021
Iconic author Derek Landy has been releasing Skulduggery Pleasant books since 2007. With the release of his self-dubbed “paraquel”, the Grimoire is a one-of-a-kind book like no other. Find out more in our interview with Derek.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview

A Little Bit of Courage - An interview with children’s author Claire Alexander
Published: Tue 22nd June 2021
Young Writers interviews picture book author Claire Alexander on her brand new and exciting book A Little Bit of Courage.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview

National Literacy Trust interview – Pandemic Poetry and its benefits
Published: Mon 14th June 2021
We sat down with Fay Lant from the National Literacy Trust to talk about the important work they do, and why Pandemic Poetry is beneficial to young writers across the UK.
By Luke Chapman | Charity, Interview, Poetry

World Environment Day: Fun environmental activity, green recommended reads and special author interview
Published: Fri 4th June 2021
We’ve gone all out this year for World Environment Day. Check out our recommended reads, environmental tips from social media, a fun eco activity and our author interview!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Environment, Illustrator, Interview, Kids, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers

The Tindims writer and illustrator talk about World Environment Day and saving the world!
Published: Thu 3rd June 2021
We talk with Lydia Corry and Sally Gardner about the Tindims and how they hope to inspire everyone to make a difference
By Luke Chapman | Author, Illustrator, Interview

Tom Palmer talks about his ground-breaking plans for the Euros 2021 championships and his new book Arctic Star
Published: Wed 2nd June 2021
Tom has big plans for the Euros! He talks about his new book release Arctic Star, and why he’s doing something VERY special for the upcoming Euro 2021 championships
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview

Meet the team- Jenni Harrison, Editorial Manager
Published: Thu 27th May 2021
In our next instalment of Meet the Team, we chat with Editorial manager Jenni Harrison.

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