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What to Look Out For in April
We’re rounding up just a few of the things you can look out for from us this month in children’s books, education, Book Clubs and more.
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What to Look Out For in March
March is an exciting month in the Scholastic calendar! We’re rounding up just a few of the things you can look out for from us this month for World Book Day, children’s books, education, Book Clubs and more.
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How to get free books for your school
We’re here to help children learn to read and love to read, and that’s why we’re proud to donate over £9 million to schools in free books every year. Find out more about how you can earn free books for your school.
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Q&A with Tracey Mathias
Welcome back to our author Q&As! Today we’re thrilled to be welcoming Tracey Mathias to talk about her YA novel Silence is Also a Lie!
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Diverse Children’s Book Recommendations
Take a look at our list of some of our top recommendations for BAME children’s books, all by a diverse range of authors and illustrators and featuring BAME main characters.
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Q&A with Catherine Jacob
Catherine Jacob, author of There’s a Troll on My Toilet, tells us all about her special Christmas traditions.
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The creation of The Dinky Donkey!
Take a peek inside the illustrator of The Wonky Donkey, Katz Cowley’s, sketchbook!
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Q&A with Lou Kuenzler
We’re welcoming Lou Kuenzler, author of the Shrinking Violet, Princess Disgrace, and Bella Broomstick series. Today Lou’s joining us on the Scholastic Blog to talk about her brand new book *_My Family and Other…
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Q&A with E.L.Norry
Today we’re welcoming E. L. Norry, author of Voices: Son of the Circus – A Victorian Story, the third instalment in a thrilling new series to reflect the authentic, unsung stories of our past.
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Q&A with Damaris Young
Author of The Switching Hour, Damaris Young, is taking part in our author Q&A this month!
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The Unexpected Find, hidden by The Book Fairies!
The magical The Unexpected Find by Toby Ibbotson has been hidden by The Book Fairies up and down the country!
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Why we should be talking about grief – Eve Ainsworth
Eve Ainsworth, author of Lost and experienced pastoral support worker, explains why it’s so important to open up the conversation around grief.
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Anna Williamson’s top five tips on how to support a young person’s mental health
Today we’re welcoming Anna Williamson to the Scholastic Blog to share her top five tips for parents, teachers and librarians on how to support a young person’s mental health.
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Melinda Salisbury picks her fantasy cast list for the world of State of Sorrow
Bestselling author of young adult novels Melinda Salisbury picks her fantasy cast for her heart-stopping duology State of Sorrow and Song of Sorrow.
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Lightning Chase Me Home: a huge-hearted story of bravery and hope
Amber Lee Dodd’s latest novel, Lightning Chase Me Home is an atmospheric and heartwarming story, perfect for these cold winter months.
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Q&A with Alexandra Sheppard
Welcome back to our author Q&As! This month we’re welcoming Alexandra Sheppard.
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Q&A with Kimberlie Hamilton
Welcome back to our author Q&As! This month we’re welcoming Kimberlie Hamilton.
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Night of the Party: Writing Behind The Scenes
An insight into the writing process of Tracey Mathias, author of Night of the Party – an eerie timely YA thriller.
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Girls Can Do Anything: another five inspirational women
Award-winning author Caryl Hart discusses the lives and achievements of five more women who have inspired her.
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Girls Can Do Anything: five more inspirational women
Award-winning author Caryl Hart discusses the lives and achievements of another five women who have inspired her.
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Girls Can Do Anything: five inspirational women
Award-winning author Caryl Hart discusses the lives and achievements of five women who have inspired her.
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Our picture book picks
We have some fantastic picture books perfect for summer reading. Check out our current favourites!
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No Funny Stuff by Lavie Tidhar
Lavie Tidhar is best-known for writing adult Sci-Fi and Fantasy novels such as Central Station, Unholy Land and A Man Lies Dreaming. But recently, he has turned his hand to writing a children’s madcap crime caper….
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10 Minutes with Lavie Tidhar, author of Candy
Written in a funny and engaging film noir style, Candy is a madcap crime caper by Lavie Tidhar, winner of the World Fantasy Award in 2012. In this guest post, Lavie tells us all about his new book and also answers ten…
