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Film Production
A Career In
Friday, September 1, 2023
What is a film producer? Sophie tells us what the day-to-day job of a film producer involves, and gives her top tips for becoming a producer.
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Create a Book Trailer
Get Creative
Friday, September 1, 2023
To celebrate National Non-Fiction November this term, we're giving away ten new non-fiction books to the best book trailer we receive between now and the end of November!
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Julia Jarman reflects on the real-life inspiration for her novel, Hangman
Book Blog
Monday, August 21, 2023
Julia Jarman, whose novel Hangman has been republished, reflects on the real life inspiration for the story, about bullying, and why she decided to make the book available once again. Read a Chapter...
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Read Hour returns on 8th September 2023
Events
Friday, August 18, 2023
Read Hour will take place for its third year in the UK, and schools and homes are invited to take part by putting aside one hour to read on 8th September - International Literacy Day.
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Sue Wallman introduces Every Word a Lie
Author Videos
Friday, August 18, 2023
Award-winning author Sue Wallman answers questions from students Amelia Aminah Madeeha and Zaynah (Years 9 and 10) from the Sarah Bonnell School in London about her new book, Every Word a Lie (Scholastic), and talks about th...
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A reassuring story for starting school
Author Videos
Friday, August 18, 2023
Sam Copeland introduces his fun and reassuring picture book for children who are anxious about their first day of school, The Bear Behind, illustrated by Pippa Curnick. Find out how Sam's own first day at school - and a special act of kindness - helped inspire this story, and enjoy a...
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How a Greek myth inspired The Girl Who Grew Wings
Author Videos
Monday, August 14, 2023
Author Anna Waterworth introduces her Greek myth-inspired novel, The Girl Who Grew Wings - a thrilling YA fantasy adventure romance from the acclaimed author of The Fandom duology (as Anna Day).
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The Reluctant Vampire Queen Bites Back!
Author Videos
Monday, August 14, 2023
Look out for vampires, pretend vampires, and a smoldering love interest in Jo Simmons' second Reluctant Vampire Queen novel - The Reluctant Vampire Queen Bites Back!
