Blog
How to give your pupils the best first day back
Published: Wed 28th July 2021
The first full day with your class is scary, nerve-wracking, and important. We’ve collected some great ideas to help you and your pupils ease into the New Year with fun and excitement.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Teachers
The Goldfish Boy by Lisa Thompson
Published: Wed 21st July 2021
Find out more about "The Goldfish Boy" by Lisa Thompson... a story about friendship and mystery written for young adults!
By Darius Zafiu | Book Reviews
Author Em Norry talks Amber Undercover and how to become a writer
Published: Wed 21st July 2021
Saving money for University and having little guidance didn’t stop Em Norry from achieving her dreams, now she’s sharing her advice with other authors to give them a start.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Interview
Back to School Support from CLPE – September 2021
Published: Tue 20th July 2021
Chief Executive of CLPE talks about the services they offer to support Primary Schools around the UK
It’s our 30th birthday and you’re invited to The Big Poetry Party
Published: Fri 16th July 2021
Join in the festivities and celebrate our birthday with us. You’re invited to celebrate with us at our Big Poetry Party.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Competitions, Holiday activities, Kids, Poetry
Junior Toolkit Writing tip - The Character Fact File
Published: Wed 14th July 2021
Download our handy character fact file sheet to help you develop characters, come up with ideas and stoke imagination!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Toolkit
Creativity in a Pandemic – Guest blog from Poet Kate Wakeling
Published: Tue 13th July 2021
Writer and Poet Kate Wakeling has created a guest blog just for Young Writers about creativity throughout the Pandemic.
By Kate Wakeling | Author, Interview, Poetry, Guest Blog
The SPaG Monsters have arrived and they’re here to spread a love of literacy learning
Published: Thu 8th July 2021
SPaG Monsters is an online game for 6-11 year-olds. The Monsters are here to help boost English skills in a fun and engaging way, find out more here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Holiday activities, Kids, Teachers, Virtual, SPaG Monsters
No Fixed Address by Susin Nielson
Published: Wed 7th July 2021
Find out more about "No Fixed Address" by Susin Nielson... a story about friendship, family and growing up on the edge of homelessness. Perfect for kids aged 11+
By Keyaan | Book Reviews
Author Katherine Woodfine on Nightfall in New York and her Sinclaire’s Mystery series.
Published: Wed 7th July 2021
Author of the famous Sinclaire’s Mystery series talks about the brand new instalment in the Taylor & Rose series, her journey to becoming a writer, and her advice for other creatives.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview