Getting Lifesize with Sophy Henn
In celebration of National Non-Fiction November, we're delighted to share a special blog post from Sophy Henn, the author and illustrator of Lifesize. Read More
Authors & Illustrators
Exclusive interview with Villain author Michael Grant
To celebrate the publication of his new book Villain, internationally acclaimed author Michael Grant reads an extract from his gripping follow-up to Monster and the globally bestselling GONE series, and answers your questions about how he writes. Read More
Step-by-Step: How to Draw Squashy!
Author and illustrator of the Amelia Fang series Laura Ellen Anderson has given us a fang-tastic step-by-step guide on how to draw Squashy, Amelia's adorable pet. Read More
An interview with Laura Ellen Anderson
Laura Ellen Anderson, author and illustrator, chats to us about the inspiration behind her spooktacular Amelia Fang series in a rather special setting. Read More
Amelia Fang and the Memory Thief Reading by Laura Ellen Anderson
Join author and illustrator Laura Ellen Anderson as she reads a fun extract from Amelia Fang and the Memory Thief. Read More
The World of Peril in Paris – an interview with Katherine Woodfine
Author of The Sinclair's Mysteries Katherine Woodfine joins us to talk about her newest book and the world of Edwardian espionage in a very special author video, filmed by Authorfy. Read More
Exploring Paris with Taylor & Rose
Author Katherine Woodfine's latest book, Peril in Paris, is released this week. To celebrate, she's written a blog post all about her research for Sophie Taylor and Lilian Rose's new adventure in Paris! Read More
The importance of play – a blog by The Cradle of All Worlds author Jeremy Lachlan
Jeremy Lachlan, author of the new novel The Cradle of All Worlds: The Jane Doe Chronicles, tells us a little about the inspiration behind his debut novel - and the importance of play. Read More
Fun with Amelia Fang in the draw this in your style challenge
Laura Ellen Anderson, author and illustrator of the Amelia Fang series, recently took part in the #drawthisinyourstyle challenge on twitter by inviting other illustrators to draw her fabulous characters in their own style. Read More
An interview with Ashling Lindsay
We're delighted to share a special blog post from illustrator Ashling Lindsay.
As a picture book illustrator, Ashling has illustrated the award-winning The Night Box and new release Between Tick and Tock, which were written by Louise Greig. Read More
Confessions of a real-life Loser – a blog by Jim Smith
Jim Smith, author of the amazekeel Barry Loser series, recently released his latest book: Barry Loser is the best at football, NOT!
To celebrate the World Cup (and Barry's excellent football management skills), Jim has written us a blog post all about his love of... well, you'll see! Read More
A Day in the Life by Sarah Driver
To celebrate the publication of her new novel Storm, Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress Trilogy, takes us behind the scenes in her ‘day in the life of an author.’ Read More