Published: Fri 16th Jun 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
Published: Fri 9th Jun 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
Published: Fri 2nd Jun 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
Published: Wed 31st May 2023
Author of 'The Rainbow Snail', Karin Åkesson 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
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
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
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
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
Published: Fri 5th May 2023
Author of 'Glitter Boy', Ian Eagleton explains his relationship with poetry and how it's changed throughout his life!
By Ian Eagleton | Guest Blog, Poetry
Published: Fri 28th Apr 2023
Harriet Muncaster is the author of 'Emerald and the Ocean Parade'. She explains her love for writing and drawing & shares her top three tips for budding authors and illustrators!
By Harriet Muncaster | Author, Guest Blog, Illustrator, Top Tips