Children reading more under lockdownWednesday, 3rd March 2021
Latest data from Kids Insights shows that British children are reading more, and spending more on books, since the start of lockdown
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Abi Elphinstone: stories taught me to love natureThursday, 1st October 2020
Stories can be the most inspirational teachers, Abi Elphinstone writes
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Dealing with the worldMonday, 7th September 2020
Angie Lake on how memories of growing up in an expat, multicultural community have informed her fiction
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A relatable superwomanThursday, 6th August 2020
Kick-ass heroines are all very well, writes Sophy Henn, but can't we also have have someone who trips over her cape from time to time?
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The joy of shared readingThursday, 11th June 2020
Art psychotherapist Fransie Frandsen on how sharing stories and pictures fosters emotional intelligence
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Thursday, 23rd April 2020
Nick Richardson of the Insights People reports on how the lockdown has affected children's reading habits
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Never so relevant: International Children's Books Day 2020Thursday, 2nd April 2020
Author of the day: Cressida CowellThursday, 12th March 2020
Cressida Cowell, Waterstones Children's Laureate, was to have been Author of the Day at the London Book Fair today. BookBrunch caught up with her before the cancellation
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Ending illiteracy begins with children seeing themselves in booksThursday, 5th March 2020
As we enjoy World Book Day, it is time to reflect on the need to combat illiteracy round the globe, writes Sarah Myers Cornaby
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Christmas with a tiger for teaMonday, 13th January 2020
Alison Baverstock on reading to children and rediscovering favourite books
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