Reading as Meditation
Why We Should Teach Children to Close Read I am guilty of inhaling books. I don’t often take my time to absorb the meanings of words,...
Part Two - History, Identity and Growing Up
There's a reason coming-of-age stories are so popular. They are fun and heart-warming, but also encourage us to self-reflect and look at...
Let’s Start the Conversation
Reading has been proven to make you kinder. Right now, the world needs a lot of kindness. However, it’s not only kindness that we need....
Poetry and Feeling Powerful
Have you noticed that recently more and more books are being written in verse? We certainly have, and we’ve been absolutely loving it!...
New Romance Books for Quarantine
The term quarantine is used interchangeably with isolation for a reason. Being forced to stay inside all the time can make anyone feel...
Thrillers You Won't Be Able to Put Down
Teenagers are known for not having long attention spans. That’s what has made apps like Tiktok so successful. Many parents may be left...
Activity Books... For Young and Old(er)
There are a million different ways to be creative and occupy yourself, but activity books often supply a great, structured way to do this in
Primary School Children’s Career Books by Anneke Hudson
From a very young age children observe the world, and adults often ask them; “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. In early...
Diverse Fantasy Young Adult Books for 2020
Many of us love a good fantasy book. The feeling of being drawn into another world where the possibilities of magic are endless and...
Let's Talk About the Birds and the Bees
Maybe talking to children and young adults about bodies, growing-up and sex and can seem daunting and make you nervous but it is...
