The Queen on our Corner
Working for the brilliant library service, a place which doesn’t discriminate, a welcome community hub and home for all, I often think about those
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The Histronauts – A Greek Adventure
When I was approached to join the blog tour for the latest Histronoauts book, I honestly didn’t hesitate. I’ve been recommending this series in
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman
Ever since I started working for the library service and looking in depth at LGBTQ+ children’s literature, (thanks to colleague, Dr Liz Chapman), I
Bumble & Snug and the Angry Pirates
Can you believe that this is a blog post I’ve been waiting around 6 years to write! Probably my most anticipated children’s book release
Amara and the Bats
Isn’t there something just wonderful about passions, a favourite animal, a craft activity, a place or maybe a sport? Those passions and interests are
Bad Panda (& Activity Sheets)
How can a panda possibly be bad? They’re floof from back end to front end! They’re adorable, hapless, roly poly balls of fuzzy bamboo
We Want Our Books
How many times do you see, hear, read authors, illustrators, inspirational people say how much their local libraries meant to them? I have many
The Pirate Mums
I recently attended a fabulous webinar by Empathy Lab UK, and there was much discussion around how we teach empathy through picture books, not
NOAH’S GOLD
During 2020 lockdown number 1, I read a book called Humankind, and in this book (a non-fiction look at the kindness in humans) there
Anita and the Dragons
I cannot imagine living in a place of war, or poverty or danger, I also cannot imagine being forced to leave that place, my
