Vashti Hardy talks about ecological fantasy writing

Discover Vashti Hardy's invented worlds in Crowfall and Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest, and learn how to create your own world, characters and adventures!

In this ReadingZone Bookclub event (46 mins), award-winning author Vashti Hardy introduces children to her latest novels Crowfall and Harley Hitch and the Iron Forest (Scholastic), and talks about writing ecological fantasy stories.

With tips on how to get ideas, settings and world-building, children can begin to explore creating their own fantasy world and think about environmental issues that they might like to explore.

Vashti also reads from Crowfall and answers children's questions, including whether she ever gets stuck for ideas and how to get a book published.