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We’ve made it to the finals of the 2021 Solutions Awards, but we need your help!
Published: Wed 25th August 2021
The YA Toolkit has been nominated for a 2021 Solutions Award and we need your votes, you could even win a brand-new Toolkit for yourself.
By Luke Chapman | Competitions, Toolkit
Meet the Team – Allie Jones, Senior Editor
Published: Wed 25th August 2021
Allie is one of our amazing editors, reading writers’ work and making sure they’re in tip-top shape.
Check out these Paralympic recommended reads to celebrate the Tokyo games
Published: Tue 24th August 2021
To celebrate the beginning of the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics we’ve collected some recommended reads to get in the spirit of the games.
By Luke Chapman | Family, Kids, Recommended Reads
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Find out more about "The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events)" by Lemony Snicket... a story about 3 exceptionally unlucky children that is perfect for children aged 11+
Piers Torday talks about The Wild Before, his career and advice for Young Writers
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Author of the Wild Series Piers Torday talks about his brand-new book and advice to other writers.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview
Boost your Big Poetry Party entry with these writing tips
Published: Wed 18th August 2021
Looking to improve your writing and create your best entry for the Big Poetry Party? Check out these writing tips that are sure to take your poem to the next level.
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Kids, Top Tips, Writing Tips, Poetry
The Young Writers YouTube channel, a one-stop shop for everything you need
Published: Sat 14th August 2021
Our YouTube channel has a wealth of resources. From megastars to writing advice, you won’t find this content anywhere else!
By Jenni Harrison | Activities, Family, Interview, Kids, Parents, Virtual
8 year-old super Sam has created a toolkit unboxing video for us!
Published: Fri 13th August 2021
8-year-old Super Sam has created us a Junior Toolkit unboxing video, watch here!
By Luke Chapman | Activities, Family, Kids, Parents, Toolkit
Saving Mona Lisa – Our first adult book review!
Published: Mon 9th August 2021
In our first adult book review, Young Writers’ Luke shares his thoughts on this historical non-fiction book, Saving Mona Lisa
By Luke Chapman | Book Reviews, Parents, Teachers
Interview with comedian and author Rosie Jones on her new uplifting book The Amazing Edie Eckhart
Published: Wed 4th August 2021
Comedian Rosie Jones was always destined to become a children’s author. With the release of her new book Edie Eckhart, Rosie’s childhood dreams have finally come true. Read more in our author interview.
By Luke Chapman | Author, Family, Interview