Blog: October 2012
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Painted by words
Posted 29 October 2012 Gennifer Albin writes about how a painting provided the spark she needed her young adult science fiction novel Crewel Read 'Painted by words ' -
Exploring the School Library Pack
Posted 22 October 2012 You’ve probably already heard a lot about Booktrust’s free books programmes such as Bookstart and Booktime – but did you know about our new School Library Packs? Read 'Exploring the School Library Pack ' -
Talk Back: young people and crime
Posted 19 October 2012 We joined forces with Usborne Publishing for an event bringing together Bali Rai and young adult author Chris Ould with a stellar panel to discuss young people, writing and crime. Read 'Talk Back: young people and crime' -
Seeing the World Differently
Posted 11 October 2012 Last week, Booktrust and Hot Key Books joined forces for an event with author Sally Gardner to mark Dyslexia Awareness Week. Read about the event and listen to audio recordings... Read 'Seeing the World Differently ' -
Ladies, I give you Daenerys Targaryen
Posted 4 October 2012 As part of our series on heroes for this year's Children's Book Week, Booktrust's Anna McKerrow tells us about why she loves George R R Martin's complex heroine Read 'Ladies, I give you Daenerys Targaryen'







