Category Archives: Encouraging Reading
We’re reading… “Spot It Again” by Delphine Chedru
I spotted this one, quite by chance, when I was out looking for something else. The unexpected things you find, are often the most interesting and striking. And that is the case with this book, Spot It Again by Delphine … Continue reading
Pink inspiration
Our guest contributor, children’s author Lynne Rickards writes this time about what inspired her to start writing for children. Nothing makes you feel more like a celebrity than a room full of children hanging on your every word. As a … Continue reading
Why is poetry the cinderella of kids literature?
With the news that the government funding for children’s poetry promotion is to be slashed to zero, where does that leave poetry for children? The cuts mean that poetry is less likely to be promoted in schools, and through poetry … Continue reading
Does reading to a child guarantee success?
Ever since my child was a baby he has been read to. I know this, as I was the one often doing the reading. I have a distinct memory of being at my parents and discovering some of my old … Continue reading
How to engage reluctant readers
Most parents know that reading is central to education as well as being important in all walks of life. There’s no shortage of general advice on helping children to read, but what if they are “Reluctant Readers”? This catch-all term … Continue reading
