What are the mistakes that most often trip up new and aspiring children’s authors? I’ve written more than 40 children’s books, and edited a LOT more than that. In that time, I’ve made my fair share of mistakes, and seen other authors do the same. So I want to help you out with a few […]
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Are you looking for some of the very best non-fiction books for children? You’re in the right place! Here are some of my favourite non-fiction books for children that I’ve read over the last year. Most of these books have appeared in my monthly email newsletter. Subscribe here if you want fabulous, author-recommended kids’ books […]
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Why I want to help other people to become non-fiction authors too When I tell people that I write children’s books for a living, they usually assume that I’m talking about fiction. That’s the image of a children’s author that we often have in our heads, right? Someone conjuring up imaginary worlds and made-up stories? […]
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How I’ve learned to work with my ADHD as an author I’m an author with ADHD. Or Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (Combined Type), to give it its full fancy name. Like many women, I was only diagnosed as an adult. ADHD often shows up differently in girls and women, and doesn’t look much like […]
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It’s time for a children’s books quiz! Test your knowledge of classic and contemporary children’s books, with this fun 10-question quiz. It’s not going to be easy, do you think you’re up to it? Finished the quiz and want more children’s books? Amazing! And I’ve totally got you on this. Because I don’t just write children’s […]
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Why is it so important to talk to kids about art? Well, I LOVE art now, but for a long time I was put off talking about it – or even thinking properly about it – because I worried about ‘getting it wrong’ and feeling stupid. Sound familiar? Art is a joy that everyone – […]
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What were your most-loved books as a kid? Harry Potter? The BFG? The Tiger Who Came to Tea? If you’re anything like me, you can remember some of your favourite childhood books better than you can the contents of the work email you just read five minutes ago. At that age, stories stick – and […]
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Are you looking for some amazing new children’s picture books, full of fun, beauty and heart? You’re in the right place! I love reading picture books, both to my young daughter and by myself. (You can really get lost in the gorgeous artwork when there aren’t any small hands grabbing at the pages…) Here are […]
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Are you looking for middle grade books full of fun, adventure and curiosity, for children aged around 8/9 to 12? You’re in the right place! Although I still read middle grade books for my own enjoyment, so don’t take those suggested ages too seriously… Here are some of the best middle grade books that I’ve […]
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