Caryl Hart, the author of Girls Can Do Anything, joins Sarah Farrell in the Reading Realm today to chat books, writing rhymes and her new book Together We Can… I love how ‘Together We Can’ celebrates diversity and inclusion so well! What made you decide to write a book on that topic? I’ve been asking…
Book Reviews
Rebel Dogs: An interview with Kimberlie Hamilton
Sarah Farrell talks to Kimberlie Hamilton, who lives in Northern Scotland and is the author of Rebel Cats! and Scotland’s Animal Superstars. Here she talks about her new book, Rebel Dogs! Rebel Dogs! tells the stories of dogs throughout history who have done amazing things. Why did you decide to write about that topic and how did you…
The Switching Hour: An interview with Damaris Young
Sarah Farrell talks to Damaris Young about her stunning debut, The Switching Hour. The book highlights the importance of passing on story telling traditions and the need for tackling climate change. In this bewitchingly beautiful story, Damaris Young offers a spine-tingling spooky story, with characters to believe in and cheer for. Without giving too much away,…
I Hold Your Heart: An interview with Karen Gregory
Karen Gregory is the author of Skylarks and Countless. Here she talks about her new tense, moving thriller for teens called I Hold Your Heart… Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about your new book I Hold Your Heart? Sure! I Hold Your Heart follows Gemma, a confident, happy 16-year-old…
Pog: An interview with Pádraig Kenny
Pádraig Kenny is an Irish writer. His debut novel Tin was a science-fiction thriller about robots. His latest novel, Pog, is about grief, monsters and a furry little creature you’ll love! Here Pádraig talks to Sarah Farrell about his new atmospheric, moving and exciting new story… Cover illustration by Jane Newland and Helen Crawford-White. Find…
Mr Wolf’s Class, comics and connection : An interview with Aron Nels Steinke
Richard Ruddick, who runs the excellent THEY DON’T COUNT AS READING blog, talks to Aron Nels Steinke about the Mr Wolf’s Class comics and being a primary school teacher! Firstly, we wondered if you could tell us a bit about Mr. Wolf and what inspired these fantastic comics? When I became a teacher I started drawing…
When Sadness Comes to Call: An interview with Eva Eland
Eva Eland is a Dutch author-illustrator living in Cambridge, UK. Her debut picture book When Sadness Comes to Call, published by Andersen Press came out January 2019 and is translated in several languages. Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit more about When Sadness Comes to Call? Sadness is personified as…
The Secret Starling: An interview with Judith Eagle
Judith Eagle completed an MA in Children’s Literature at Birkbeck University and now works as a school librarian. Here she talks about her new book, The Secret Starling… Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about your new book The Secret Starling? The Secret Starling begins in a gloomy manor house, in…
The Train to Impossible Places: An interview with P.G. Bell
P.G. Bell lives in Wales with his wife and two children and enjoys Greek mythology, ghost stories and Doctor Who. Here he talks about his fantasy adventure for children The Train to Impossible Places and what’s in store next for Suzy and her friends… Without giving too much away, can you tell us about The…
The Missing Bookshop: An interview with Katie Clapham
Milly loves going to story time at her local bookshop. Mrs Minty is an encyclopedia of books and knows the perfect story for every occasion … tales of mischievous children and faraway lands, magical beasts and daring adventures. But the bookshop is old and creaky, just like Mrs Minty herself. And then one day Milly…