Magical Kingdom of Birds: The Sleepy Hummingbirds is the first book in an enchanting new series of children’s books celebrating the real-life beauty and wonder of the natural world. We speak to illustrator Rosie Butcher to find out what it’s like bringing this magical series to life! Rosie Butcher, illustrator of Magical Kingdom of Birds How did you approach illustrating the Magical Kingdom […]
Read moreSHARED PRACTICE Highlighting the benefits of preparation, planning, and taking a little time to stop and evaluate – Joy Court talks to Alison Tarrant. In synergy with my latest Hot Topic (I’m a School Librarian, and I’m worth it!), I persuaded 2016 Honour List librarian Alison Tarrant (read her citation here ) from Cambourne Village College […]
Read moreHOT TOPIC I am a School Librarian, and I’m worth it! Joy Court on the merits of taking time to reflect on the great work that you do and advice on how to review the opportunities in your career. “Now that the school year is in full flow, and the flush of inductions and introductions are over, it’s […]
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Why Gobblefunk is not Gobbledegook by Susan Rennie, Chief Editor of the Oxford Roald Dahl Dictionary As Roald Dahl fans around the globe gear up for the author’s centenary this month, many will be brushing up on their gobblefunk: that unmistakably Dahlesque language full of gloriumptiously jumpsquiffling and wondercrump words. But although the name gobblefunk sounds like gobbledegook, the language […]
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