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DOCTOR FAIRYTALE: An interview with Catherine Jacob
Catherine Jacob joins Ian Eagleton in The Reading Realm to talk about her delightfully inventive and magical new picture book, DOCTOR FAIRYTALE, which is illustrated by Hoang Giang! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm and talk about your new book, what’s your drink and snack of choice! It’s got to be a cup of tea and a Garibaldi biscuit.
8 of the Best Recent LGBTQ+ Picture Books
American Psychological Association Noah is confused about Emily's family, so he asks her―who’s Pop and who’s Dad? Jacob knows just how to explain, but how can he? The penguin book isn't in the library anymore! As the day goes on, everyone is still talking about the mysterious missing book. Ms. Reeves tries to explain why the book is no longer in the library and what all the fuss is about. In the meantime, Jacob hatches a plan to tell the story about Emily's family.
Rainbow Flamingo by Catherine Emmett
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THE BLUE UMBRELLA: An interview with Emily Ann Davison
Emily Ann Davison joins Ian Eagleton in The Reading Realm to talk about her magical new book THE BLUE UMBRELLA! Before we settle down in The Reading Realm to talk about your new book, what’s your drink and snack of choice? Hi Ian, thanks for having me. I always say I’m never seen without a cup of tea, but today I fancy a steaming cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows! I’m a bit of a biscuit nibbler but choosing what type is not an easy task. Perhaps it’ll be shortbread today.
Nen and the Lonely Fisherman by Ian Eagleton, James Mayhew
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FREE Reading Realm Home Learning Pack #3 Creative Writing Prompts
We have made this Creative Writing pack, which is full of story openers, strange and magical pictures and lines from classic poems to encourage children to write at home. Let the children enjoy the freedom and space this resource will hopefully bring – don’t worry about handwriting or spelling or punctuation! Let them create, imagine and ENJOY their writing! Download here: Creative Writing Prompts This slideshow requires JavaScript.
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Shadows of Winterspell: An interview with Amy Wilson
We are delighted to invite author Amy Wilson into The Reading Realm today to talk to Kevin Cobane about her fabulous and magical new book Shadows of Winterspell… This is a magical story of the wonderful world of Winterspell filled with faes, imps and sprites. Having lived with her Nan on the edge of Winterspell Forest, Stella is lonely and is desperate to have friends.
The Antlered Ship: A Voyage Into Whole Class Reading
In June and July of 2018, my final six whole class reading sessions with my Year 2 class focused on a profoundly moving, exciting picture book called ‘The Antlered Ship’, written by Dashka Slater and illustrated by The Fan Brothers. It’s published by Beach Lane Books. I had read Rob Smith’s review and blog about the book and was so inspired by his enthusiasm for it, that I immediately bought a copy of the book for myself.
The Women Left Behind: An interview with Imogen Russell Williams
Find out more about Imogen here! The Women Left Behind is one of our favourite collections of poetry for adults, so it’s wonderful to have Imogen Russell Williams join us today to talk about this important, beautiful collection of poems… Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about The Women Left Behind?
The Dark and Sneaky Side of Fairy Tales: An interview with Bethan Woollvin
Today we welcome author and illustrator Bethan Woollvin into The Reading Realm to talk about her series of subversive, witty, dark picture books which are based on classic fairy tales… You can find out more about Bethan and her new picture book, I Can Catch a Monster, here! Have you always been fascinated by the magical world of fairy tales? Did you have a favourite as a child? Though I would certainly consider myself to have a fascination with fairytales now, I don’t think I did as a child.
A Pocketful of Stars: An interview with Aisha Bushby
Today, Aisha Bushby joins Dean Boddington in #TheRealm to talk about her moving, magical debut A Pocketful of Stars… Find out more about Aisha here! Safiya asks Elle; “Would you rather a chocolate flavoured poo or a poo flavoured chocolate?” Come on then, which would you choose and why? It would have to be poo-flavoured chocolate because I can’t fathom the idea of putting actual poo in my mouth. It is great that you’ve written a female protagonist who loves gaming. Are you a gamer?
My Library Marathon: An interview with Joseph Coelho
We are THRILLED to start the year with an interview with Joseph Coelho, one of our favourite poets, writers and performers! Here, Joseph talks to Ian Eagleton about his Library Marathon, reading for pleasure, his work with CLPE and his recommendations for primary school ‘must-have’ poetry anthologies… Find out more about Joseph here! Could you tell us a bit about your Library Marathon, how it came about and what you’re trying to achieve?
This Rock That Rock: An interview with Dom Conlon
We’re thrilled to have a friend of The Reading Realm, children’s poet Dom Conlon, rocket and zoom into #TheRealm today to talk about his brand-new anthology of moon poems called This Rock That Rock, which is illustrated by Viviane Schwarz! Find out more about Dom here! Without giving too much away, I’ve heard that you have a new poetry anthology for children coming out next year! Could you give us a clue as to what it’s about?
The Black Lotus: An interview with Kieran Fanning
Kieran Fanning, author of The Black Lotus, dives into The Reading Realm today to talk to Alfie Bache about the Samurai Empire and his top tips for writing tense, exciting scenes! Without giving too much away, can you tell us about The Black Lotus? In 16th century Japan, Lord Goda forges three powerful swords that can cut through space and time. Combined, they can do untold damage. Goda uses these weapons to start taking over the world.
The joys and benefits of reading aloud to your class
For many years I have tried to read to my class and never quite got it right, which seems like an odd thing to say. Surely, you just sit or stand and read to them! But actually, getting it right has taken quite a lot of practise. What sort of book should I read to them? When should I read? Should I ask questions during it or just let the story do the talking? Finally, this year I feel as though I’ve cracked it, so I thought I would share some observations and reflections.
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. Find out more about Damaris Young here! Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about The Switching Hour?
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind: An interview with Victoria Williamson
Victoria Williamson has been a teacher for many years. Her debut novel, The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle, beautifully tells the story of twelve year old Syrian refugee Reema and her friendship with Glaswegian school bully Caylin. Here she talks about her work and her new book, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind… Find out more about Victoria here! I wondered if we could start by you telling us a bit about Reema and Caylin, the two main characters in The Fox Girl and the White Gazelle?
D-Day Dog: An interview with Tom Palmer
Tom Palmer is the author of three Puffin football children’s series, Football Academy, Foul Play and The Squad and has written 14 books for Barrington Stoke. Foul Play was short listed for the 2009 Blue Peter Book Award. Here he talks about his new book, D-Day Dog… Find out more about Tom here! Without giving too much away, can you tell us a bit about your new book D-Day Dog? It’s about a boy who loves war and loves his dog.
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Rainbow Hues By Ian Eagleton First of all, let me say, I am not professing to be a writer or poet at all! However, I took some time off over Christmas and wrote a poem to try and encapsulate and make sense of my experiences as a young gay man and the homophobic bullying I endured for eight years at secondary school.
Malamander: An interview with Thomas Taylor
Author Thomas Taylor talks to Ian Eagleton about his new book Malamander, Greek myths, mysteries and monsters, and his exciting plans for a sequel… You can find out more about Thomas Taylor and his work here! I wonder if you could start by telling us a but about your new book Malamander?
The Teaching Realm: An interview with Jon Biddle #12
The Reading Realm Blog Series: Educators doing extraordinary things Jon is the winner of the 2018 Egmont Reading for Pleasure Experienced Teacher award, coordinator of the national Patron of Reading initiative and an Empathy Lab advisor. Name: Jon Biddle Twitter handle: @jonnybid Link to blog/website: http://childrenreadingforpleasure.blogspot.com What is your current position? Senior teacher and English lead at Moorlands Primary Academy in Norfolk. Currently teaching in Year 6.
The Teaching Realm: An interview with Ed Finch
The Reading Realm Blog Series: Educators doing extraordinary things “Nothing, but nothing, beats gathering a group of children together and telling a story. Not from a book but from the heart – person to person. I’ve been lucky enough to tell stories to children and adults in classrooms, round fires, by torchlight, and under the shade of a giant mango tree.” Name: Ed Finch Twitter handle: @MrEFinch Link to blog/website: mrefinch.wordpress.com What is your current position?
The Teaching Realm: An Interview with Nia Talbot
The Reading Realm Blog Series: Educators doing extraordinary things “Reading for pleasure is my way to relax, escape, learn and empathise about worlds, people and situations that I wouldn’t necessarily have the opportunity to experience.” “Giving opportunities for families to share stories together is also a really important part of fostering a love for reading…” Name: Nia Talbot Twitter: @NiaTalbot What is your current position?
Things you could say to children to encourage a love of reading
1) You’ll never guess what I’m reading right now? 2) Tell me what you’re reading now? What’s it about? 3) Well, that’s reading too isn’t it? It doesn’t have to be a book! Of course, you can bring your comic or magazine in to show me! 4) I didn’t like it at all either. Why didn’t you like it? 5) I loved it because it made me feel… How did it make you feel? 6) Sometimes if I don’t fancy it, I don’t read either. What else do you like doing?
I Am What I Am: My Reading Journey
Jon Biddle’s work on ‘Reading Rivers’ on the Research Rich Pedagogies website run by @OpenUni_RfP and AF Harrold’s moving look back at the books which have shaped his life inspired and encouraged me to reflect upon my own reading journey and the books which have shaped my life. As a child, I hated reading. That should probably read HATED reading! Reading for me involved sitting with a parent helper, in a gloomy room outside the classroom.
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