Children’s author Chris Vick has a real treat for you… a brand new Christmas writing dare! Read on to discover the holiday magic. Flying reindeer, naughty elves, Scrooge’s ghosts . . . There’s no doubt about it, Christmas is a time of magic: dark nights, crackling fires, whispering winds and frosty fields. When time freezes, the rules of logic … Read More
Interview and Dare to Write Challenge with Visual Artist Holly Graham
Last month, we were a part of at the Eden Project, where we launched our installation; a series of writing and book making workshops for young people. Visitors were invited to move through the four stages of the Dare to Write Library. They began by making their very own books, before visiting our library of writing ‘Dares’ and zines created … Read More
Author Interview: Martin Brown, Writer, Cartoonist and Illustrator
Writer and illustrator Martin Brown is one of the UK’s most prolific contributors to the children’s book industry. His drawings for the series are like works of art: known around the world for their eye-popping use of colour, humour and sense of detail. In addition to , he has also illustrated many other stories. These include the Coping With… … Read More