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10 Reasons Not to Be A Writer
Posted 24 May 2013 In which the green-eyed monster that doth make the meat it feasts upon rears its ugly head and Matt gets a bit jealous. Read '10 Reasons Not to Be A...' -
Notes to My Younger Self
Posted 10 May 2013 In which Matt does not follow Edith Piaf's advice and instead lists his regrets... for he has had a few. Read 'Notes to My Younger Self ' -
Gulliver’s Travels is The Write Book for Claremont Primary...
Posted 8 May 2013 As part of Booktrust's The Write Book Project, Anna visited Claremont Primary School to see how they were getting on with their creative writing project inspired by Gulliver's Travels. Read 'Gulliver’s Travels is The Write Book...' -
On research
Posted 3 May 2013 Mary Hooper tells us why she loves researching her historical novels for children Read 'On research ' -
The thin-skinned writer
Posted 2 May 2013 In which Matt gets personal, and reflects on truth in writing, and honesty and authenticity and what that means for a poor author's demeanour. Read 'The thin-skinned writer ' -
Equal Measures at London Book Fair
Posted 22 April 2013 Alex Strick reports on this year's Equal Measures seminar at London Book Fair, exploring diversity in children's literature Read 'Equal Measures at London Book Fair' -
30 things to tell a book snob
Posted 19 April 2013 In which Matt lists things to remind us we're human, and snobbery is not a characteristic we should celebrate... Read '30 things to tell a book...' -
Who will win the 2013 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal?
Posted 25 March 2013 We share our thoughts on the shortlisted books for this year's CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal. Read 'Who will win the 2013 CILIP...' -
The Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013
Posted 22 March 2013 Annabel Pitcher's Ketchup Clouds takes the overall prize, with awards also going to Rebecca Cobb and R J Palacio Read 'The Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2013' -
Going for a song
Posted 21 March 2013 Jez Alborough tells us about how he's incorporated his passion for music into his latest picture book - Nat the Cat's Sunny Smile. Read 'Going for a song '
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