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Poetry Idol Poetry Writing Competition
Published: Mon 31st January 2022
Celebrate your favourite person in verse with Poetry Idol and you could win them, and yourself a fantastic prize!
By Lynsey | Activities, Competitions, Kids, Parents, Poetry, Teachers

Winter Olympic Recommended Reads
Published: Mon 31st January 2022
The Winter Olympics are almost here, check out these recommended reads!
By Lynsey | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads

How to be an ally and why it matters
Published: Fri 28th January 2022
Being an ally comes in many forms. Here's how anyone can make a difference through allyship and why it's so important.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids

So you want to make a podcast...
Published: Thu 27th January 2022
Go from novice to finished podcast in no time with this simple podcast guide for teachers and young writers.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, 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

Gillian Cross' Top Mystery Writing Tips
Published: Tue 11th January 2022
To celebrate the release of Gillian Cross & Alan Snow's latest book "Ollie Spark and the Accidental Adventure", Gillian shares with you some amazing mystery writing tips...
By Gillian Cross | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips

Developing independence, an art we can all master
Published: Mon 10th January 2022
Developing independence can be difficult, it can also be beautiful and necessary, here's how to work on this all-important skill
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids

Writing resolutions for the New Year
Published: Tue 28th December 2021
The New Year is here to why not take the opportunity to get write into it ? Here are some ideas for writing resolutions anyone can use to kick of 2022 the write way
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Christmas, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Parents, Writing Tips

Book In The Nook 16th Dec Giveaway!
Published: Thu 16th December 2021
Here is Thursday 16th December 2021 Book In The Nook Giveaway! Win a copy of "Clarice Bean - Think Like An Elf" TODAY ONLY!
By Lynsey | Author, Christmas, Competitions, Family, Kids, Parents, Teachers

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