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orandoyle.com

Children's fiction writer & blogger on the first Monday of every month.

Category: Reading

Covid-time: 5 stages of reading

My reading has gone through some very distinct stages since the pandemic hit. Has yours too?

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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…

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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…

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‘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…

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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…

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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…

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Please recommend children’s books on Climate Action!

What are the books that inspire today’s climate activists? Please share your recommendations!

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Episode 12 – The Story Thief Challenges – Kids’ writing tips!

March 2019 – Exciting story for kids with writing advice and activity from Y6 Parkside school!

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Episode 11 – The Story Thief Challenges – Library magic!

February 2019 MG adventure; advice on library magic from kids author Catherine Doyle; writing challenges for kids!

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Episode 10 – The Story Thief Challenges – Magical writing!

January 2019 MG adventure; advice on writing stories with magic from kids author Catherine Doyle; writing challenges for kids!

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