The wonderful Gill Lewis shares her thoughts on a matter close to her heart, and central to her fantastic novel White Dolphin: the protection of our oceans and sea life. When was the last time you scrambled over rocks on the beach and probed deep into the pools of water left by the ebbing tide? […]
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Joanna Nadin on that hallowed object, the teenage diary, and the influence of her teenage years on the hilarious Rachel Riley Diaries. One of the most-oft asked questions of writers is: “Is the book autobiographical?” Or “Is there any of you in there?” The easy answer is that every book contains a little of its […]
Read morePicture book author Ann Bonwill on the key to tackling preschool social issues in picture books (without need of a soapbox) When my editor, Helen, expressed interest in a sequel to I Don’t Want to be a Pea! , I was thrilled. I had come to love my characters, Hugo and Bella, and the chance to write about them again was exciting. […]
Read moreWhat would your perfect superpower be? Ali Sparkes shares hers . . . Fly? Be invisible? Able to spit acid? Or control other people’s bowel movements..? I get asked a lot about the superpower I would choose if I could have one, so I’ve given it a lot of thought. Most people fancy flying or […]
Read more. . . to our brand new Children’s Books blog, where OUP authors, illustrators, and publishing team will be bringing you news and views from the world of children’s books. If you have an interest in children’s books and who creates them, this is the place for you. A sneaky peek of what’s in store for […]
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