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Holly Jackson – The Good Girl Series giveaway!
Published: Tue 7th September 2021
The third instalment to Holly Jackson’s nail-biting “Good Girls” series has arrived and we’re giving away all three books to celebrate!
The Famous Five: Five Go Off in a Caravan by Enid Blyton
Published: Wed 1st September 2021
Find out more about "The Famous Five: Five Go Off in a Caravan" by Enid Blyton... a classic tale of adventure perfect for children aged 9+
By Grace | Book Reviews
Angharad Walker talks about her debut book ‘The Ash House’
Published: Wed 1st September 2021
We chat with Angharad Walker about her spooky thriller ‘The Ash House’
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview
Recipe books - A different side to literature
Published: Fri 27th August 2021
Recipe books aren’t just for dinner, they’re an important part of the book world too.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads
Exclusive writing challenge from author Emma Carroll
Published: Thu 26th August 2021
Author of ‘The Week at World’s End’ and Letters from the Lighthouse’ Emma Carroll has created an exclusive writing challenge for Young Writers. Have some fun and practice your skills.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids, Recommended Reads
We’ve made it to the finals of the 2021 Solutions Awards, but we need your help!
Published: Wed 25th August 2021
The YA Toolkit has been nominated for a 2021 Solutions Award and we need your votes, you could even win a brand-new Toolkit for yourself.
By Luke Chapman | Competitions, Toolkit
Meet the Team – Allie Jones, Senior Editor
Published: Wed 25th August 2021
Allie is one of our amazing editors, reading writers’ work and making sure they’re in tip-top shape.
Check out these Paralympic recommended reads to celebrate the Tokyo games
Published: Tue 24th August 2021
To celebrate the beginning of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics we’ve collected some recommended reads to get in the spirit of the games.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Find out more about "The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events)" by Lemony Snicket... a story about 3 exceptionally unlucky children that is perfect for children aged 11+
Piers Torday talks about The Wild Before, his career and advice for Young Writers
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Author of the Wild Series Piers Torday talks about his brand-new book and advice to other writers.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview