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Saskia Gwinn & Daniela Sosa introduce STEM concepts in Teeny Tiny Science series
The first Teeny Tiny Science book, I See a Cloud, will help children learn about the water cycle. Saskia Gwinn and Daniela Sosa tell us more. Saskia Gwinn is an author of children's books. She has worked in children's publishing for nearly 20 years, cra...
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Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen: Making children laugh with What's That Noise?
Charlie Higson and Nadia Shireen introduce their hilarious picture book, What's That Noise, and explore why we need stories that make children laugh. Charlie Higson is an author, actor, comedian and writer for television and radio. He co-created and sta...
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Exploring loss in The Bear-Shaped Hole, with John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty
John Dougherty and Thomas Docherty explore loss in their picture books, The Hare-Shaped Hole and The Bear-Shaped Hole. Author and poet John Dougherty, formerly a teacher, is a passionate advocate for public libraries and the importance of reading for pl...
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Dive into Eve Wersocki-Morris's Clem Fatale mystery series
Eve Wersocki Morris grew up in North London and has been making up stories her whole life. Diagnosed with dyslexia aged 12, she is now the author of two novels for older MG readers, with her debut The Bird Singers now nominated for multiple awards. Eve is also a volunteer with...
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Darren Chetty and Sandhya Prabhat: I'm Going to Make a Friend
Darren Chetty and Sandhya Prabhat explore friendship in their new picture book, I'm Going to Make a Friend. Darren Chetty (Author) is a Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. He teaches in primary schools and at university and writes for people of a...
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Lu Fraser explores self-belief in Basil Dreams Big
In Basil Dreams Big, Basil, a young bat, must find the courage to fly! Author Lu Fraser and illustrator Sarah Warburton tell us more. Lu Fraser is a hugely exciting voice in children's picture books. She is based in Hampshire, where she lives with her f...
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Laura Dockrill
Laura Dockrill, a performance poet and novelist, introduces her new picture book, I Am Strong Just Being Me, which explores what we mean in being strong. Laura grew up in Brixton and attended the Brit School and has always written creatively - from poetry to novels and...
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Thomas Docherty
Thomas Docherty tells ReadingZone how his own daughters helped inspire his latest picture book, Moon Girl. An author and illustrator of children's picture books, Thomas's books include the award-winning The Hare-Shaped Hole, Little Boat<...
