With the UK government announcing the National Year of Reading 2026, alongside renewed Department for Education initiatives and parliamentary inquiries into reading for pleasure, children’s literacy has at long last returned to the national agenda. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has urged families to prioritise reading at home, while national campaigns led by the National Literacy […]
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 and reflect on the past 365 days. For many of us, it has been a rollercoaster ride filled with highs and lows, challenges and triumphs. As I sit down with […]
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 and a lot of sleepless nights, but the finishing line is finally in sight and we are so excited about the release of Tawny Owl Wood and everything that the […]
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 in a white wooden vintage frame by my Grandmother, Betty. It proudly sat on my dressing table next to my bed and inside the back, I placed a hand written […]
