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Introducing mindfulness in As the World Goes By
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Sunday, June 1, 2025
Jonny Lambert's new picture book, As the World Goes By, introduces young children to mindfulness, with a story about pausing to notice the beauty of the world around us. Here, he reads from the first few pages of As the World Goes By....
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Lu Fraser's Basil Dreams Big inspires self-belief
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Friday, May 30, 2025
In this story about overcoming fears Basil, a young bat, must find the courage to fly! Author Lu Fraser introduces Basil Dreams Big, illustrated by Sarah Warburton.
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How do you make a friend?
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Friday, May 2, 2025
Darren Chetty introduces his new picture book exploring friendship, illustrated by Sandhya Prabhat, I'm Going to Make a Friend, and he reads from the first few pages.
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A magical Gargoyles adventure
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Friday, May 2, 2025
An inexperienced Guardian. A missing kelpie. A growing threat. Callen may have befriended a gargoyle, but he's yet to complete his training....
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Andy Darcy Theo on what inspired his romantasy bestseller!
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Friday, April 25, 2025
The Dark That Hides Us is the follow-up to Andy Darcy Theo's bestselling romantacy, The Light That Blinds Us, and he tells us what inspired the books in this short introduction to the series.
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Authors share stories from their disabled childhoods
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Friday, April 18, 2025
Owning It is a new anthology by disabled authors, who share their stories and experiences of growing up disabled. Author Jen Campbell tells ReadingZone why the authors are sharing their childhood experiences
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Alexia Casale explores what makes a true hero in Not That Kind of Hero
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Friday, April 11, 2025
Alexia Casale introduces her new YA novel, Not That Kind of Hero (Faber YA), about sidekicks, heroes, and following your dreams.
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Summer, festivals and first love: This Song Is About Us
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Sara Barnard tells ReadingZone what inspired her novel about first love, festivals and fame - This Song is About Us (Walker Books). When stardom calls, can love survive?
