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How writers grow like mountains – by our Thousand Stories Writing competition winner, Zahra Thandi
Through the Thousand Stories Writing competition we wanted to recognise and encourage children’s writers of colour at the very start of their career. Our winner, Zahra Thandi, has written a fantastic creative reflection about what winning meant to her! Sincere thanks to ALCS for sponsoring the conference and making this possible. “I walked away fromContinue reading “How writers grow like mountains – by our Thousand Stories Writing competition winner, Zahra Thandi”
Photos from A Thousand Stories!
We had a fantastic time in Birmingham at A Thousand Stories conference for children’s writers of colour! This is the first time the city has seen a conference quite like this one. I hope it won’t be the last. Here are some of the photos with thanks to Charlotte Bailey for taking them. Thank youContinue reading “Photos from A Thousand Stories!”
What a great day!
Despite 30 degree heat and a train strike, we had a wonderful day at A Thousand Stories conference. It was so good to see everyone. Here’s some of the feedback we had on the day… more photos to come soon!
How to know if an email is AI-generated scam
Author-targeted scams are on the up – here’s how I spot a fake email.
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!”
Announcing A THOUSAND STORIES!
Our first writing conference is on Saturday July 11th in Birmingham. Tickets are on sale now!
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”