Booktrust: January 2013

A Sense of Place
Posted 29 January 2013 by Guest blogger Author Liz Kessler shares some writing tips that relate to a sense of place as part of a blog tour for her new book North of Nowhere. Read 'A Sense of Place '
Calling Young Women of the British Publishing Industry!
Posted 23 January 2013 by Guest blogger Previous shortlister Lucy Cuthew on why you should apply for the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize Read 'Calling Young Women of the British...'
Interview with John O'Brien, Dalkey Archive
Posted 21 January 2013 by Pete Mitchell We catch up with John O'Brien, founder of Dalkey Archive Press, to discuss translation, the joy of discovery, and the point of literature. Read 'Interview with John O'Brien, Dalkey Archive'
The Story Adventure
Posted 21 January 2013 by Guest blogger Author Fleur Hitchcock tells us about her new project, which aims to put children in charge of the stories written for them Read 'The Story Adventure '
James Patterson supports the Children's Reading Fund
Posted 18 January 2013 by Nikesh Shukla Watch a video from James Patterson talking about why he's supporting the Children's Reading Fund Read 'James Patterson supports the Children's Reading...'
Blue Peter Book Awards 2013: The Judges' View
Posted 11 January 2013 by Katherine Woodfine Find out more about what the judges made of the shortlisted books for this year's Blue Peter Book Awards Read 'Blue Peter Book Awards 2013: The...'
Books in Braille
Posted 8 January 2013 by Alex Strick For National Braille Week, Alex Strick explores the work of Eileen Finch and her project Access2books which ensures children can access books in dual format - braille and giant print Read 'Books in Braille '
Poetry versus prose
Posted 7 January 2013 by Guest blogger Author of The Weight of Water Sarah Crossan muses on why she chose to write a teenage novel in verse form Read 'Poetry versus prose '
Laurie Penny on her favourite authors
Posted 4 January 2013 by Guest blogger Journalist and author Laurie Penny talks about Discordia: Six Nights in Crisis Greece, a personal and political account of unrest in a country and culture trying to map out its... Read 'Laurie Penny on her favourite authors'