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How new book Superheroes aims to inspire a new generation - plus, read Stormzy's introduction! 25/11/2021
We speak to Superheroes creators Sophia Thakur and Denzell Dankwah about how they hope ...
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Top five kids' books about fantastical faerie lands 24/11/2021
Author Ross Montgomery delves into folklore, fairies, changelings and mirror worlds in ...
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Women’s football: an historical factsheet for football mad girls (and boys) 22/11/2021
When shared with young football fans, the history of the women's game often starts inte...
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