Published: Sat 18th Feb 2023
Read Maryam's in-depth book review of this compelling story...
By Maryam | Book Reviews
Published: Fri 17th Feb 2023
In this blog, we will explore the benefits of using emotions and tone in poetry and provide tips on how teachers can effectively incorporate this into their lesson plans.
By Ross | Poetry, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Fri 17th Feb 2023
Emmy award-winning production artist, Nikolas Ilic, shares how he went about creating his two new picture books!
By Nikolas Ilic | Author, Guest Blog, Illustrator
Published: Tue 14th Feb 2023
Here is how Young Writers helps the environment already, plus how we’d like to improve to ensure we are doing all we can to be green.
By Lynsey | Environment
Published: Mon 13th Feb 2023
From the Costa Award winning author of Voyage of the Sparrowhawk, Natasha Farrant, shares her favourite writing activity which helps her find the next big idea to write about!
Published: Tue 7th Feb 2023
Keeping a diary or a journal has been shown to have many benefits for mental health, especially in children. With the increasing pressure and stress that kids face in today's world, it's more important than ever to provide them with healthy coping mechanisms.
By Ross | Parents, Teachers, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Fri 3rd Feb 2023
We have a fun and creative challenge for you! Inspired by the book "The Shop of Impossible Ice Creams" by Shane Hegarty.
By Callum Elsom | Activities, Author, Holiday activities, Kids
Published: Tue 31st Jan 2023
In this post we share 6 tried and tested methods for getting over writer's block (and one weird bonus trick). So, if you’re stuck with your writing, give these a try!
By Ross | Kids, Toolkit, Top Tips, Writing Tips
Published: Fri 27th Jan 2023
Young Writer Ayman Taslim shares their thoughts with us on self-publishing a book and talks about how the Young Writers Toolkit helped along the way.
By Ayman Taslim | Guest Blog, Interview, Toolkit
Published: Fri 13th Jan 2023
Caroline L. Perry, author of 'The Corgi and the Queen' shares a touching blog about the love Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had for her four-legged friends