Authors Schools & Libraries
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Alexia Casale's YA novel, Not That Kind of Hero
Alexia Casale introduces her new YA novel, Not That Kind of Hero, a story about following your dreams. British-American citizen of Italian heritage, Alexia Casale is an author, writing consultant and teacher living in Buckinghamshire. She has a PhD and teaching qualific...
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Recognising sounds and spellings with Em Lynas's fun picture books
Em Lynas and Matt Hunt's rhyming picture books, including The Bear and the Hare and the Fair, can help develop children's awareness of sounds and spellings - and their love of stories. Em Lynas loves to write funny books, and stories about magic, dragon...
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Supporting children's wellbeing with Molly Potter's Let's Talk series
It's OK to Say No is the latest in the Let's Talk series of books by Molly Potter addressing young children's emotions and behaviour. Molly Potter's 35+ books cover a variety of wellbeing topics. She has taught in both mainstream and specialist schools, helping children...
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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...
