Author Archives: megaphonewrite

Being ‘Authentic’ – join the conversation!

📢Open Conversation: Being ‘Authentic’. What does it mean for a minoritised children’s writer? May 24th 7-8.30pm 🎤This discussion was suggested by a member of our Megaphone Community, as it’s a topic many of us find ourselves struggling with at some point in our career. 🤝We’d like to throw it open to any children’s writer ofContinue reading “Being ‘Authentic’ – join the conversation!”

Review: The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu Das Gupta

“We can’t let the rarest monkey in India become a pet or a performing animal. It needs to be returned to the forest, where it belongs. Come on, cholo!” A thrilling adventure following three children through the Indian jungle in the 1800s. Roma Moreau can’t stand her boarding school, the prissy Miss Oliphant’s, and wantsContinue reading “Review: The Golden Monkey Mystery by Piu Das Gupta”

The Night I Borrowed Time is out now!

We’re very excited that today is the official release day for THE NIGHT I BORROWED TIME, the first children’s book from our former mentee, Iqbal Hussain. Iqbal’s voice is so warm and funny and this book is absolutely magical – a time travelling, family-centred adventure that takes a young Pakistani-British boy back to the pastContinue reading “The Night I Borrowed Time is out now!”

Review: Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan

I’d recommend this book! 12-yr old Mimi and best friend Rafi are Dream Hunters, using their skills to catch bad dreams alongside their dream creatures. But, after stumbling on a plot to poison the king, they must leave the safe confines of their citadel and help the king before it’s too late. Nazima has writtenContinue reading “Review: Dream Hunters by Nazima Pathan”

Review: Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson

RUNNING MY OWN RACE follows the story of  Kofi, an 11-year-old boy whose world shifts when he receives a scholarship to a local private school. Kofi has always dreamt of being a professional running athlete, and with this opportunity, his dream is now a little step closer. But the path forward is far from easy,Continue reading “Review: Running My Own Race by Abena Eyeson”

Join Megaphone Band group!

We started the Megaphone Band group back in 2020, to provide free discussion forum, workshops and more for people of colour who are interested in writing for children/teenagers. There are over 100 members, both published and not-yet-published, and we’d love to grow the community even more to create a real critical mass of people ofContinue reading “Join Megaphone Band group!”