From the blog: Tove Jansson
Patsy Jones recalls the place of the Moomins in children's literature and their return to the book shelves for a new generation of readers to enjoy.
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From the Blog: How Do We Really Know What Children Want to Read?
This week, Helen Rothwell ponders whether children have much say in the books that are published for them.
From the blog: Lessons from New Scientist
This week, Nella Pickup draws inspiration from science to understand why we are open to 'believing' stories and can't bypass that compulsive urge to 'buy that book'!
From the blog: “When I Grow Up”: A Review of Matilda: The Musical.
Have you seen Matilda: The Musical? Thank you Lyndon for sharing this wonderful experience with our readers.
From the Blog: In Praise of Libraries
Inspired by a recent trip to the public library, Penny Garnsworthy reflects on the importance of libraries - past, present and into the future.
From the blog: The wonder of a character's appearance
This week Tricia Scott ponders the power of the imagination and how the reader construes the appearance of the character - words, imagery, film characterisation and even the role of the plush toy.
From the blog: The Hero’s Journey Through Literature (and LEGO)
A wonderful start to 2016 with guest author Johanna Baker-Dowdell on heroes, villains and LEGO! Check it out.
From the blog: A Christmas Journey
Join Maureen as she traverses some wonderful train journeys portrayed in children's picture books.
From the blog: Book Trailers - A great way to add to your 'to read' list
The week, Jennie Bales shares some of her dabblings in book trailers this year - from watching and using for promotion to having creation.
From the blog: George - a review
Nella reviews recently released George by Alex Gino and discusses it contribution to transgender literature for middle school and teenage readership.