A Change Is Gonna Come: diverse, brilliant, necessary. (I think this is one of my favourite pictures I've ever taken. Shout out to Ru Paul) "Featuring top Young Adult authors alongside a host of exciting new talent, this anthology of stories and poetry from BAME writers on the theme of change is a long-overdue addition … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: #ChangeBook
Month: August 2017
YALC haul
So... unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know that this year was my first year at YALC. If you're curious as to what my highlights of YALC were then check out my 2 posts about it: YALC #1 and YALC #2. These posts were dedicated to my highlights... today's post is dedicated to my haul. ALL … Continue reading YALC haul
BOOKBLOG: Tom Percival
Perfectly Norman: beautiful with a brilliant message "Norman had always been perfectly normal. That was until the day he grew a pair of wings! Norman is very surprised to have wings suddenly - and he has the most fun ever trying them out high in the sky. But then he has to go in for dinner. What will … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Tom Percival
S4S – YALC want books
Hello! It's Sunday again. How is everyone? Having a relaxing day? Tell me what you're up to. I like a Sunday. It means it's almost time for SundayYA. This week's #SixforSunday theme is: Six books YALC made me want NOW Goodbye, Perfect - Sara Barnard (out next year, boo!) Sorrow Book - Melinda Salisbury (C'MON IS … Continue reading S4S – YALC want books
#ChangeBook blog tour
A while back, I was sent an email by the brilliant Charlie from Stripes, asking me if I would be interested in taking part in the blog tour for #ChangeBook and I happily accepted. Today is that day. Today I bring you Catherine Johnson's brilliant blog post on her story 'Astounding Talent! Unequalled Performances!' which … Continue reading #ChangeBook blog tour
YALC #2
Hello! Yesterday you saw YALC Highlights Part 1, today we have YALC Highlights Part 2. Bear with me. I just had such an incredible weekend that I need to talk about it. I hope you're sitting comfortably with a cuppa (or equivalent). Awesome authors Now, I think awesome authors is a GIVEN when going to … Continue reading YALC #2
BOOKBLOG: Alan Windram
One Button Benny: everyone is a superhero! "Sometimes you find heroes in the most unexpected places" One Button Benny tells the story of Benny, who is different to all the rest of his robot friends. The robots all have buttons on them and they are very useful indeed. The rest of his friends have buttons … Continue reading BOOKBLOG: Alan Windram
YALC #1
Morning! So it's Wednesday, I am back from YALC and I am SO sad to be home. BUT today and tomorrow (and possibly the day after) I will be sharing my YALC highlights - there are MANY, but I have tried to keep it to 10 (or so). These posts are not going to be … Continue reading YALC #1
