Booktrust: May 2013

Why write for young adults?
Posted 23 May 2013 by Guest blogger Alexia Casale, author of The Bone Dragon, writes about why she writes for young adults - and gives her take on writing about difficult subjects like violence and abuse Read 'Why write for young adults? '
Ask Booktrust
Posted 22 May 2013 by Katherine Woodfine In the first installment of our new regular feature in which we answer your questions about books, reading and writing, we recommend some of our favourite 'chick lit' Read 'Ask Booktrust '
A typical day in the life of Miriam Robinson
Posted 14 May 2013 by Guest blogger In the run-up to the announcement of the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013 winner this week, we have asked the shortlist to put together some photoblogs of their days at... Read 'A typical day in the life...'
A typical day in the life of Laura Palmer
Posted 14 May 2013 by Guest blogger In the run-up to the announcement of the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013 winner this week, we have asked the shortlist to put together some photoblogs of their days at... Read 'A typical day in the life...'
A typical day in the life of Juliet Mushens
Posted 13 May 2013 by Guest blogger In the run-up to the announcement of the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013 winner this week, we have asked the shortlist to put together some photoblogs of their days at... Read 'A typical day in the life...'
A typical day in the life of Laura Austin
Posted 13 May 2013 by Guest blogger In the run-up to the announcement of the Kim Scott Walwyn Prize 2013 winner this week, we have asked the shortlist to put together some photoblogs of their days at... Read 'A typical day in the life...'
Gulliver’s Travels is The Write Book for Claremont Primary...
Posted 8 May 2013 by Anna McKerrow 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 by Guest blogger Mary Hooper tells us why she loves researching her historical novels for children Read 'On research '