We talked to emerging UK children’s writers of colour about how publishing can do better: here’s what they think!
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What we learned: who does Megaphone reach?
Megaphone wants to help ALL emerging children’s and YA writers of colour improve their skills and confidence in writing for children. How far are we managing that?
Agents and editors, come and hear new talent at our showcase!
Agents and editors are invited to a showcase of new children’s and YA literature from our mentees
Introducing Megaphone Writers C.i.c.
We are now a not-for-profit!
Want to help writers of colour by donating, mentoring, volunteering or advising?
Happy holiday message to all Megaphone writers and friends!
Hard to believe, but we’re nearly at the end of 2021! This was always going to be a difficult year, for everyone, but I am so proud of how it has gone. I am glad we took the decision to go wholly online – yes, we missed the lack of face-to-face interaction, but we alsoContinue reading “Happy holiday message to all Megaphone writers and friends!”
Statement from Megaphone – August 2021
The exchanges on Twitter of the past week (please see the links below) have left many people in children’s literature feeling isolated, upset, angry and sad. This includes members of our Megaphone community. At a member’s request we provided an informal opportunity for our community to discuss the topic and air views if they wantedContinue reading “Statement from Megaphone – August 2021”
2021 mentees: Abimbola Fashola
This summer, we’re handing the blog to our mentees so they can introduce themselves and their writing. Abimbola Fashola’s Black British-Nigerian swimming star Modupe has plenty of adventures!
The Jericho Prize for Black-British children’s writers is open now
Read our interview with FabiaTurner, founder of the Jericho Prize for children’s writing. It’s for Black-British writers with great stories to inspire children aged 4 years plus and 7–9. Open now.
2021 mentees: Alka Handa
This summer, we’re handing the blog to our mentees so they can introduce themselves and their writing. Read on and find out more about Alka Handa’s Himalayan dream of a YA novel!