Eve McDonnell, kidlit author, does a DM chat with me on how to use a story’s setting for emotional impact.
DM’terview with Pádraig Kenny: Writers & their audience
Pádraig Kenny, kidlit author, does a DM chat about writing for readers, holding onto a child’s openness, and monster metaphors.
Covid-time: 5 stages of reading
My reading has gone through some very distinct stages since the pandemic hit. Has yours too?
BOOK-SPOILED: Asha & the Spirit Bird
In a spoiler filled interview, author Jasbinder Bilan’s opens up on her creative choices writing Asha & the Spirit Bird…
The Lit festival – ‘Teens are doing it for themselves’
A group of teens set up a literary festival for teens. What could go wrong? Nothing. It’s amazing! Read this interview and find out why…
‘Listen to the young people’ : The #Kidlit4Climate story
An interview with kidlit artist and author Amy Reynolds on how an epiphany on a treadmill led to a viral climate action campaign…
Camping with a one eared rabbit warrior
The rain fell heavily as we drove back into the campsite. We saw something outside. A rabbit? With only one ear? We listened closely…
5 reasons kids should read books about the climate crisis
Why should children read about a terrifying problem caused by grown ups? Here’s why…
Please recommend children’s books on Climate Action!
What are the books that inspire today’s climate activists? Please share your recommendations!
Episode 12 – The Story Thief Challenges – Kids’ writing tips!
March 2019 – Exciting story for kids with writing advice and activity from Y6 Parkside school!
