Space hero – John Chapman’s epic adventures
John Chapman's Jonnie Rocket adventures capture his own dreams and adventures as a boy, but also reflect his part in movie history
Clare Pollard’s epic adventure
While Jason and the Argonauts is not famous for laughs, with The Othernauts Clare Pollard has delivered a funny and gripping take on the Greek myth to delight middle-grade readers
Prioritise shared reading for pleasure
Recently departed Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has highlighted the decline in parents reading to children
Reading champions – how schools build a love of books
All children love stories, but not all are drawn to books. So how do we stimulate their interest, build reading skills and nurture a mindset in which turning the page to find out more is a pleasure not a chore? Two…
The Grange School on growing young readers
Tom Neilson, School Library Manager of The Grange School in Cheshire, on how to inspire even the most reluctant child to read for pleasure
Spirit guide – an interview with Danny Robins
With a new book and hit stage show, Danny Robins believes today's children are every bit as keen on ghostly detective stories as he was
Phonics for fun
Early years specialist Sophie David is on a mission to demystify phonics with her latest book – and ensure children and parents have fun together
Guiding star – author Meg Grehan on making sense of growing up
Author Meg Grehan returns to a much-loved cast for her new novel, and she remains convinced that the verse form helps to make sense of growing up
Jess Hannigan’s wild vibe
Canadian author-illustrator, Jess Hannigan's bold take on goings on in the wood is funny, visually stunning and just a bit subversive
Kew Green Prep on reading for joy
Kathryn Loh, Head of Year 1 and 2 at Kew Green Prep, on the impact of its approach that develops both reading skills and joy in books