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Story inspired by a gardener's notebook
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Author AM HOWELL was inspired to write THE GARDEN OF LOST SECRETS after discovering a gardener's notebook from 100 years ago, inspiring a story that is brimful of secrets and mysteries!
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Finding a way to the future
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
In NO BALLET SHOES IN SYRIA, Aya has escaped from Syria and now hopes to stay in England. But first she has to let go of the past - can ballet help her to find her future? Author CATHERINE BRUTON tells us more!
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Children's Laureate for Wales launched
Saturday, June 8, 2019
Literature Wales has launched the search for the first Children's Laureate Wales for 2019-2021, reports The Bookseller magazine.
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Author Christopher Edge introduces his new novel
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
In THE LONGEST NIGHT OF CHARLIE NOON, Charlie, Dizzy and Johnny are determined to find out what lies in the woods near their home - a monster, a spy or some other mystery? Author CHRISTOPHER EDGE tells us more!
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Winner of Reigate & Banstead Writes
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
We're delighted to share the winning entry for the Reigate Writes competition among schools in Surrey, which was won by 12 year old Katy Adanaya from Warwick School.
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Magic and adventure in Rumblestar!
Tuesday, June 4, 2019
Visit a world of snow trolls, drizzle hags and storm ogres in the new UNMAPPED KINGDOMS series by ABI ELPHINSTONE! Here, she tells us all about her new book, RUMBLESTAR!
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Teaching with Dr Seuss
Reading Resources
Saturday, June 1, 2019
When Theodor Seuss Geisel - or Dr Seuss as he became known - was challenged in 1954 to write a book for school children using 250 of the words children use the most, he wrote The Cat in the Hat (using 236 words). This was soon...
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Early Skills in Reading and Listening
Reading Resources
Saturday, June 1, 2019
A new series of books focused on reading and listening skills aims to support young children in developing independent thinking skills and enthusiasm for reading. Find out more about the newly launched QED Essentials series.
