

The Importance of Representation in Children’s Literature – Meet the Fairies of Tawny Owl Wood
It’s a well-known fact that story telling has the power to shape how children see themselves and the world around them. From birth until the

Looking Back on 2024!
Looking back on 2024, we couldn’t be more proud of how the year has unfolded. We’ve reached some incredible milestones that set us up for

Free Hedgehog Guide
Hedgehogs hold a special place in our hearts for several reasons: 1. Adorable Appearance Their round bodies, tiny legs, button-like noses, and spiny coats make them

One Year On Since We Launched…
When I think back to my childhood and the core memories my grandmother instilled in me, I could never have imagined they would lead me

We have another writer in the house
Well, well, well, what do we have here? Another budding writer in the family? During the summer holidays, Sussex Nature Recovery held a competition for

The life of a crafter
As many of you know, we have spent the majority of the year going out and about attending craft/garden shows to help promote Tawny Owl

Dyslexia and Me !
Its taken me all of 45 yrs to learn how to wear Dyslexia with ease and pride. But it is not easy by any means.

A year of two halves
Copyright @ Shipley Community Hub At the start of this year, if anyone had told me I’d be giving a talk to a room full

I can hardly believe where the time has gone.
What a whirlwind the past six months have been for us here at the Tawny Owl Wood office! Our feet have hardly touched the ground.

Exploring Important Social Topics Through Engaging Children’s Books
In recent years, there has been a surge of children’s books that tackle important social topics with sensitivity, empathy, and age-appropriate storytelling. From diversity and

Reflection
365 days later: finding clarity through reflecting on the past year As another year comes to an end, it’s natural for us to look back

Pillars of a Thriving Society
In today’s increasingly interconnected and diverse world, the concepts of diversity, inclusion, belonging, and empowerment have become integral to fostering thriving communities, workplaces, and societies.

We got featured on Sussex Local
Modernised fairy stories with current social topics Not another Fairy Story! Well…..it depends on what you define fairy stories as. Are you immediately drawn to

What a whirlwind….
What a whirlwind of a few months I have had, in preparation for the launch of our exciting new project. Two years in the making

The Inspiration behind Tawny Owl Wood
Searching for this picture, brings back many wonderful memories for me. This picture of Margaret M. Tarrant’s The Fairy Troupe, was given to me, framed

Tawny Owl Wood
I created Tawny Owl Wood in 2007 on a walk with my children in Sandringham Wood in Norfolk. Sandringham Wood itself, holds many special