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SPaG Monsters' Grammar Guide - Bear vs Bare
Published: Wed 19th January 2022
In the next instalment of the SPaG Monsters' grammar guide, we tackle the difficult task of differentiating bear vs bare.
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Parents, SPaG Monsters, Top Tips

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

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

Book In The Nook Winners and T&Cs
Published: Wed 1st December 2021
This year we’re running Book in the Nook which is a book & goodies giveaway EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. from the 1st Dec to the 17th!
By Lynsey | Competitions, Event, Family, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Winners

The brand new Young Writers shop has just launched!
Published: Fri 26th November 2021
The Young Writers shop has landed and we're so excited! We even have a discount code inside
By Luke Chapman | Parents, Teachers, Toolkit, SPaG Monsters

Guest Blog by Emily Critchley, Author Extraordinaire & Super School Librarian
Published: Thu 11th November 2021
"The Bear Who Sailed the Ocean on an Iceberg" author Emily shares with us her life as a librarian and writer
By Emily Critchley | Author, Libraries, Parents, Teachers, Guest Blog

People In Print: Martyn Eustace, Chairman of Two Sides
Published: Thu 11th November 2021
Chairman of Two Sides, Martyn Eustace, talks to Lilly Evans about the printing industry, its sustainability and myth-busting common misconceptions.
By Lilly Evans | Environment, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers

Trees Breathe Life into the Planet
Published: Wed 10th November 2021
As COP26 discusses climate change, Editorial Director of Earth Island Publishing, Susan Wright tells how the print industry is sustainable & environmentally friendly.
By Susan Wright | Environment, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Guest Blog