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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

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

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

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

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

Exploring Anti-Villains
Published: Fri 12th November 2021
Welcome to the world of anti-villains! Are they all really THAT bad?
By Luke Chapman | Competitions, Teachers

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, Alumni