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Wolf Girl activity and giveaway from Jo Loring-Fisher
Published: Fri 4th February 2022
To celebrate the release of 'Wolf Girl' by Jo Loring-Fisher we've got an exclusive activity and giveaway!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Author, Competitions, Family, Holiday activities, Kids

Guest Blog by Kathy Weeks: How to Write in Diary Style
Published: Fri 4th February 2022
Writing a story in the style of a diary is a brilliant way to get your readers inside the mind of your main character straight away. Here's author Kathy Weeks' inside knowledge to help you!
By Kathy Weeks | Activities, Author, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Writing Tips

Interview with Kandace Chimbiri on 'The Story of Afro Hair'
Published: Thu 3rd February 2022
Learn about the history of Afro Hair with Kandace Chimbiri in her latest book. Diversify your reading list and learn about the world!
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview, Kids, Lit in Colour, Parents, Recommended Reads, Teachers

Our experience of the Young Writers poetry competition - ’Empowered’
Published: Wed 2nd February 2022
Mollie has written up her experiences with the Empowered competition and how she inspired her class to take on the challenge extracurricular.
By Mollie Hogg | Guest Blog, Poetry, Teachers, Alumni

How to Write An Animal Character
Published: Tue 1st February 2022
The amazing Gill Lewis has written a guest blog for us to celebrate the launch of "A Street Dog Named Pup!"
By Gill Lewis | Activities, Author, Family, Guest Blog, Kids, Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips

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

Meet The Team - Lynsey, Young Writers' General Manager
Published: Thu 27th January 2022
Lynsey is the Young Writers marketing extraordinaire with over 20 years at the company. She talks about her favourite moments so far