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Case Study with Solefield School, Kent
Published: Fri 30th June 2023
The primary objective of Solefield School's participation in Young Writers' competitions is to enhance students' creative writing skills, foster a love for storytelling and provide opportunities for their work to be published.
My Introduction To Writing
Published: Fri 23rd June 2023
Rapper and performer Mixy talks about his introduction to writing and the ways he found to express himself
By Mixy | Guest Blog, Poetry
The Inspiration Behind Di Island Crew Series
Published: Fri 16th June 2023
Kereen Getten, author of the thrilling brand-new mystery series, 'Di Island Crew Investigates' speaks to us about the inspiration behind them!
By Kereen Getten | Author, Guest Blog
Behind The Book - Unicorn Not Wanted
Published: Fri 9th June 2023
Take a look behind the book Unicorn Not Wanted as author Fred Blunt explains how the idea developed from the opening line “I’m so sick of seeing unicorn books that I’ve decided to make this book a unicorn free zone.”
By Fred Blunt | Author, Guest Blog
Diversity In The Classroom Using Literature
Published: Fri 2nd June 2023
We give you practical tips and advice on how to bring diversity and inclusion into the classroom using literature, engaging pupils and teaching them about the communities and people around us.
By Jenni Harrison | Teachers, Top Tips
The Rainbow Snail - A Picture Book That Teaches Little Ones About Colours
Published: Wed 31st May 2023
Author of 'The Rainbow Snail', Karin �kesson tells us more about her latest book & provides us with an inside look on her inspiration for the story.
By Karin Åkesson | Author, Guest Blog
The Yoto Carnegie Medals 2023
Published: Mon 29th May 2023
Learn all about the history of the Yoto Carnegie Medals, and which books are on the shortlist for 2023
By Jenni Harrison | Awards, Event, Carnegie Medals
Top Tips On Writing Disabled Characters Throughout History
Published: Fri 26th May 2023
Laura Noakes, author of 'Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star' shares some great tips to aspiring authors about how to write disabled characters sensitively but accurately, especially in historical fiction.
By Laura Noakes | Author, Guest Blog, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Book Reviews, Family, Interview
How To Take An Idea & Turn It Into A Story With A.F. Harrold
Published: Thu 18th May 2023
Author of 'The Worlds We Leave Behind', A.F. Harrold shares some great tips on how you can take an idea and turn it into a story!
By A.F. Harrold | Author, Guest Blog, Writing Tips, Carnegie Medals
A 'Wild' Q&A with Ele Fountain
Published: Fri 12th May 2023
Author, Ele Fountain talks to us about her new book 'Wild! She speaks about what inspired her to write her latest book, what she has learnt from writing her previous books and much more!
By Ele Fountain | Interview, Q&A, Environment