Bestselling author Elle McNicoll joins us on Authors Live to share her YA debut, Some Like it Cold!

Once registered, you will be sent a link to tune in before the broadcast. You can send in your questions for Axel Scheffler using the hashtag #BBCAuthorsLive on X (formerly known as Twitter), or email ...

Picture books offer an entry point into the world of literacy for babies – even before they are born – as well as throughout their early years of development. There is a solid evidence base that ...

This is a complete toolkit of resources and activity ideas to help you run a paired reading project in your school, library or education setting. It is split into two sections. The first for those ...

Starting secondary school can be a daunting and scary experience, and transitioning to a new school is never easy. Here are some great books to share with young people moving up to secondary school.

Poetry stones are a fun and creative way to generate ideas for creative writing, especially poetry. They are versatile and can be enjoyed by any age group. This resource includes: How to make poetry ...

Celebrate World Oceans Day with Lauren St John and Elizabeth Laird. They explore the importance of looking after the oceans, as well as discussing where their inspiration for writing comes from. If ...

In this video, author John Fardell demonstrates how to use art and drawing to gain inspiration for creative writing. Grab a pen and paper, and be inspired to use drawing to start your next story. If ...

In 2019 we marked the 20th anniversary of The Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson with a very special Authors Live broadcast during Book Week Scotland. James Robertson reads his Scots translation of The ...

A resource to help children improve their storytelling skills and build confidence when telling stories aloud. The activities are fun and engaging, and will fire up the imagination and will encourage ...

This resource has been designed to connect physical education with literacy together through creative writing, games and expressive arts activities. For more active reading activities, see our 10 ...

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