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A story that makes you wonder in the dark
Posted 13 November 2012 Jeremy de Quidt's dark and suspenseful tale The Feathered Man is one of our favourite new books this month. Here, he tells us where the idea for the story came... Read 'A story that makes you wonder...' -
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' -
Why I'm not giving up the day-job
Posted 28 August 2012 As part of our youth focus, young adult author Sarah Mussi reflects on how her job as a teacher in inner city South London helps to inspire her work Read 'Why I'm not giving up the...' -
Live Magazine's Robbie Wojciechowski talks about young people
Posted 20 August 2012 As part of our youth focus, Nikesh headed to Brixton to talk to its music editor, Robbie Wojciechowski (or Robbie Flash to the internet), to talk about Live Magazine -... Read 'Live Magazine's Robbie Wojciechowski talks about...' -
Youth in revolt (preview)
Posted 9 August 2012 It's been a year since the riots swept through England. It's been a year of reflection, a year exploring the causes, a year of debate and comment. It's been a... Read 'Youth in revolt (preview) ' -
How to build a publisher
Posted 8 August 2012 Former Booktruster Meg Farr returns to tell us about the birth of Hot Key Books - an exciting new children's publishing house, which launches its first titles this month Read 'How to build a publisher '
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