82% of British school children surveyed report never studying Black, Asian, or minority ethnic authors
Did you know that a young child from an ethnic minority background is more likely to read a book with an animal protagonist than a human one of their own ethnicity? So reported the Centre… Read more »
Little Miss Brave and Mr Calm announced in Matt Lucas-fronted Mr Men doc
Calmness and courage—two qualities most of us have coveted over the last year—are to be celebrated in the form of two new characters in Roger Hargreaves’ hit Mr Men series,… Read more »
York school crowdfunds for ‘magical’ reading cottage
Hot on the heels of last week’s juicy book-box scandal, Yorkshire pops up on our radars again today—but this time for altogether more wholesome reasons. Carr Junior School in Acomb,… Read more »
Little Princess kid’s book can’t keep up with coronavirus demand
The Little Princess has been a perennial favourite with kids across the world since publication of the first book in series, I Want My Potty, in 1986. Following the escapades… Read more »
Books on prescription: successful reading scheme extended to include children’s books
One in 6 adults struggle to read and 1 in 4 people will experience a mental health issue at some point in their lives. These are the findings of The… Read more »
Sarah, Duchess of York to write seven more children’s books with Serenity Press
This week it was announced that Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has signed a seven-book children’s book deal with Serenity Press. According to a report in Tatler, Ferguson made the… Read more »
Greta Thunberg named TIME person of the year; jointly scoops Waterstones book of the year
You might have heard there’s an election on today in the UK*. Brenda from Bristol: NOT ANOTHER ONE! Yes, Brenda, another one. Because that’s just how we roll over here… Read more »
Scaring is caring: are frightening fairytales good for kids?
Don’t know about you guys, but I don’t find Halloween that scary any more. The main reason for that, of course, is that I’m a literal adult, capable of rationalising… Read more »
Harry Potter books are removed from a Tennessee school for being Satanic
Don’t you just hate it when you’re innocently performing an Accio summoning spell or trying to cast a Patronus and an evil spirit turns up instead, ready to drag you… Read more »
Children’s books in the UK remain biased against BAME and female characters for yet another year
Back in July 2018 we reported that only 1% of children’s books in the UK depict Black And Minority Ethnic main characters (BAME), and almost a year later, it seems… Read more »